plural of comparative literature

(dated) belles-lettres; light reading

Literature created by taking words, phrases, or passages from other sources and combining or editing them so as to impart new meaning.

(chiefly US) Alternative spelling of grey literature

Literature published in electronic form, possibly incorporating hypertext and multimedia.

comparative literature

The academic field dealing with the study of literature and cultural expression across linguistic, cultural and national boundaries.

(education) Comparative literature. / (uncommon) The world's national literature collectively, especially the circulation and appreciation of works beyond their country of origin.

secondary source

A genre of literature consisting of writings which at one time or another were fathered upon Pope Clement I.