Learn Literature in short lessons.
The study of written works of artistic and intellectual value across cultures and eras.
What you can learn in Literature
Courses range from What Is Literature? to The Divine Comedy, with beginner, intermediate, and advanced topics. Explore the full learning experience through guided reads and quick questions in the app.
- Beginner
What Is Literature?
Defining a notoriously slippery term.
12 lessons - Beginner
Reading Closely: Skills for Literary Analysis
How to read like a critic.
13 lessons - Intermediate
The Epic of Gilgamesh and Ancient Near Eastern Literature
The oldest surviving epic.
13 lessons - Intermediate
The Iliad and the Odyssey
Homer's twin foundations of Western literature.
14 lessons - Advanced
The Divine Comedy
Dante's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise.
12 lessons - Advanced
Milton's Paradise Lost
The English epic of the Fall.
13 lessons
About learning Literature with Sharp
Do I need experience in Literature?
Sharp includes beginner courses as well as intermediate and advanced topics. Choose an entry point in the app that matches what you know.
Where can I continue learning?
Sharp is available on iOS and Android. You can explore all 24 subjects here and compare subscription options before choosing.
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