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German literature - Definition and Overview

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German literature comprises those literary texts originating within Germany proper and written in the German language. The term may also denote any literature composed primarily in the German language, though in other countries; for example Austria, Switzerland, the former Czechoslovakia, etc.

Some of the major movements or time periods of German literature include:

For well-known authors who wrote or write literature in the German language see list of German-language authors and list of German language poets.

Example Usage of literature

danny_mercer: Is taking a deserved break from English literature work and focusing on my dicky heart .. for some reason I can hear it again :/
whateverkaty: @debbiejeanbrown literature and Popular Genre with Gayton. It's a great class, I'm just sort on inspiration right now. :)
souzafaby: no literature classes today, professor is sick... chance to go to Livraria Cultura with my friends...
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