Byaruhanga adam
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Using different scholars, define the term literature?
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1. According to Terry Eagleton, literature can be defined as "a body of written works that are valued for their aesthetic qualities and intellectual depth, and are often considered to be works of art."
2. Roland Barthes defines literature as "a system of signs that produces meaning through the interaction between the text and the reader, creating a unique and subjective experience for each individual."
3. Northrop Frye describes literature as "a reflection of the human experience, offering insights into the complexities of human nature and society through the use of language and narrative."
4. For Mikhail Bakhtin, literature is "a dialogic form of communication that allows for the exploration of multiple perspectives and voices, challenging dominant ideologies and fostering a sense of diversity and inclusivity."
5. Julia Kristeva views literature as "a form of symbolic expression that transcends language and cultural boundaries, tapping into the collective unconscious and offering a space for the exploration of the subconscious mind."
2. Roland Barthes defines literature as "a system of signs that produces meaning through the interaction between the text and the reader, creating a unique and subjective experience for each individual."
3. Northrop Frye describes literature as "a reflection of the human experience, offering insights into the complexities of human nature and society through the use of language and narrative."
4. For Mikhail Bakhtin, literature is "a dialogic form of communication that allows for the exploration of multiple perspectives and voices, challenging dominant ideologies and fostering a sense of diversity and inclusivity."
5. Julia Kristeva views literature as "a form of symbolic expression that transcends language and cultural boundaries, tapping into the collective unconscious and offering a space for the exploration of the subconscious mind."
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Matthew Arnold: Literature is "a criticism of life."
Terry Eagleton: Literature is "a particular kind of discourse which uses language in specific ways to produce certain kinds of effects."
Henri Bergson: Literature is "any form of art that uses words as its medium."
Jacques Derrida: Literature is "a system of signs that refers to itself."
Mikhail Bakhtin: Literature is "a social discourse that is shaped by the interactions between different voices."
Julia Kristeva: Literature is "a space of the unspeakable where the repressed can be expressed."
Roland Barthes: Literature is "a form of writing that is self-referential and that plays with language."
Harold Bloom: Literature is "a canon of works that are considered to be the best of their kind."
J. Hillis Miller: Literature is "a way of knowing the world that is different from science or philosophy."
Robert Scholes: Literature is "a form of communication that uses language in a special way to create a unique aesthetic experience."
Terry Eagleton: Literature is "a particular kind of discourse which uses language in specific ways to produce certain kinds of effects."
Henri Bergson: Literature is "any form of art that uses words as its medium."
Jacques Derrida: Literature is "a system of signs that refers to itself."
Mikhail Bakhtin: Literature is "a social discourse that is shaped by the interactions between different voices."
Julia Kristeva: Literature is "a space of the unspeakable where the repressed can be expressed."
Roland Barthes: Literature is "a form of writing that is self-referential and that plays with language."
Harold Bloom: Literature is "a canon of works that are considered to be the best of their kind."
J. Hillis Miller: Literature is "a way of knowing the world that is different from science or philosophy."
Robert Scholes: Literature is "a form of communication that uses language in a special way to create a unique aesthetic experience."
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