Arabic literature
written literature in Arabic language
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Arabic literature consists of written works created in the Arabic language, spanning a rich tradition that includes poetry, prose, and other forms of expression across many centuries and regions. It matters as a major world literature that has significantly influenced global culture and continues to be read and studied widely today.
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Arabic literature (Arabic: الأدب العربي / ALA-LC: al-Adab al-‘Arabī) is the writing, both as prose and poetry, produced by writers in the Arabic language. The Arabic word used for literature is Adab, which comes from a meaning of etiquette, and which implies politeness, culture and enrichment.
Arabic literature, primarily transmitted orally, began to be documented in written form in the 7th century, with only fragments of written Arabic appearing before then.