literaturës

Literaturës, or literature, denotes the body of written works considered to be an art form and a record of human experience, imagination, and reflection. It encompasses fiction, poetry, drama, essays, travel writing, philosophy, and other texts, including some oral traditions that have been transcribed. Literature can be studied for its themes, form, stylistic devices, historical context, and social function.

Literature exists across cultures and languages, reflecting diverse perspectives and identities. It can preserve language, communicate cultural values, challenge power structures, and influence public discourse. The distinction between high and popular culture, or between fiction and non-fiction, varies by tradition and period.

Scholars analyze literature through fields such as literary history, theory, and criticism. They examine how texts respond to historical events, technological change, and shifts in taste. Major historical periods include ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary, with movements such as realism, romanticism, modernism, and postmodernism shaping form and content.

In Albania and Albanian-speaking regions, literaturës has developed from medieval religious poetry to a modern canon that contributed to national awakening and cultural identity. Notable authors include Gjergj Fishta and Ismail Kadare, among others, who have attracted international recognition. Albanian literature continues to engage with themes of language, exile, memory, and social change.