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: Art and literature are inherently social, acting as representations and imitations of life that can influence a society's political mentality .

Views society and environment as the primary forces shaping life . The Call of the Wild by Jack London Emphasizes emotion, nature, and the sublime . Works by William Blake and Wordsworth 🔍 Modern Perspectives & Resources General/Arts/Literature

Literature is generally categorized into four primary written forms, each with its own artistic conventions : : Art and literature are inherently social, acting

Focuses on middle-class life and "truthful" depictions of the world . The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain Works by William Blake and Wordsworth 🔍 Modern

Literature is traditionally classified as one of the "seven arts," alongside music, painting, sculpture, architecture, performance, and film .

: Works based on facts and real events (e.g., essays and biographies). Poetry : Rhythmic and aesthetic use of language. Drama : Scripts intended for theatrical performance. Key Characteristics Iconic Example Realism

: Just as a painter uses pigments, writers use diction and figurative language—like metaphors and symbolism—to build "miniature worlds" .