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Prof. Dr.Nibras Ahmed Abdullah  \nDear Students, Dear Learner,  \nYou are doing this course  \nThe material is designed and presented in such a way that it will encourage the students to read and enjoy the units independently. The author has tried their best to present relevant material in a simple manner, expressed in a lucid, clear and easy but dignified language. The first section of this course book deals with definition, features, elements, types, and differences prescribed for this course s with such general topics as Rise and Development of Drama, Terms to Remember, Check Your Progress with Answers, Exercises and Further Readings, All units provide only points of departures. Readers are not expected to rely entirely on this material. They are advised to read original texts and refer to critical books available in different libraries.  \nWe wish you great success and hope you will enjoy studying this course And all the best for your final examination!  \nObjectives:  \nAfter studying this unit, you will be able to – understand the salient aspects of the development of Drama as a form of literature in general. explain the types or forms of Drama, such as Tragedy, Comedy, Problem play, etc. understand and explain the development of Modern Drama. explain what Absurd Drama is, and its rise in the 20th century literature. understand the forms of Drama such as Problem Play and Poetic Drama.  \nLiterature  \nLiterature can be defined as 'pieces of writing that are valued as works of art, especially novels, plays and poems'. (Oxford Advanced Learner, English Dictionary) . Etymologically, the term Literature comes from a Latin word \"Litteraturae\" which means writings. In general form Literature is applied to all fields including Philosophical writings, historical writings as well as other writings. The term English literature refers to literature written in the English language. The writers do not necessarily have to be from England but can be from all over the world. It includes some of history's most famous writers: James Joyce (Ireland), William Shakespeare (England), Mark Twain (United States), Arthur Conan Doyle (Scotland), Dylan Thomas (Wales), Salman Rushdie is Indian and Vladimir Nabokov (Russia), just to name a few.  \nImportance of Literature  \nReading and studying Literature in very important for various reasons as outlined below:  \nA. Literature improves your command of language  \nB. It teaches you about the life, cultures and experiences of people in other parts of the world.  \nC. It gives you information about other parts of the world which you may never be able to visit in your lifetime.  \nD. It entertains you and provides useful occupation in your free time.  \nE. It makes you a wiser and more experienced person by forcing you to judge, sympathize with, or criticize the characters you read about  \nF. It helps you compare your own experiences with the experiences of other people.  \nG. It gives information which may be useful in other subjects, for example, in Geography, Science, History, Social Studies, and so on.  \nH. Helps us grow personally and intellectually  \nI. Gives insight into the thoughts and actions of other people  \nJ. Brings us closer to reality gives new ideas and suggestions  \nWhat is Literature?  \nLiterature is the art of expressing ideas, emotions, experiences, and imagination through written or spoken language. It includes works that have artistic, intellectual, and emotional value. Literature is a collection of written or spoken works that entertain, inform, educate, or inspire people.  \nMajor Types of Literature  \nLiterature is generally divided into four major types:  \n1 .Poetry  \nPoetry is a form of literature that expresses feelings, ideas, and experiences through carefully chosen words, rhythm, and imagery.  \nCharacteristics  \n1. Uses lines and stanzas  \n2. Uses rhyme and rhythm  \n3. 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