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'''Literature''' (from the Latin '''''litterae''''' [plural, [[W:Letter (alphabet)|letter]]], literally meaning "things made from letters") is the [[art]] of [[W:write|written work]] and can, in some circumstances, refer exclusively to published sources. Literature is commonly classified as having two major forms: [[W:Fiction|fiction]] and [[W:Non-fiction|non-fiction]], and two major techniques: [[W:Poetry|poetry]] and [[W:prose|prose]].<br />
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Literature may consist of texts based on [[W:Fact|factual information]] ([[W:Living Newspaper|journalistic]] or non-fiction), as well as on original [[W:imagination|imagination]], such as [[W:polemic|polemic]]al works as well as [[W:autobiography|autobiographies]], [[W:Reflective writing|reflective writings]], as well as [[W:Belles-lettres|belles-lettres]].<br />
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== Literature and furry ==<br />
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A ([[furry]]) '''writer''' is someone who writes either [[furry]] or [[nonfur]] [[novels]], [[fiction]], or [[non-fiction]]. Their writings usually focus around anthromorphic animal characters and can include artwork or webcomics. [[Fur Affinity]] and [[FurRag]] are a place where most furry writers submit their work.<br />
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=== Furry fiction ===<br />
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'''Furry fiction''' is an as yet unofficial term used to identify the genre of literature that focuses on [[talking animal|talking]] and [[anthropomorphic]] animals. Also used for any piece of fictional literature that would be of interest to the [[furry community]] at large. Furry fiction is widely regarded as an [[wiktionary:anomaly|anomaly]] among fictional genres due to its ability to cross into any other genre or style, simply by replacing human characters with animal characters. Otherwise it has none of the rules and boundaries that normally accompany a genre classification.<br />
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Spiritual, sociological or historical works of furry fiction often bear the literary classifications [[Wikipedia:allegory|allegory]] or [[Wikipedia:fable|fable]].<br />
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Erotic furry fiction is occasionally identified as [[Yiffy]].<br />
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Classic examples of furry fiction include Felix Salten's [[Bambi (novel)|Bambi]], George Orwell's [[Animal Farm]], Richard Adam's [[Watership Down]], Richard Bach's [[Wikipedia:Jonathan Livingston Seagull|Jonathan Livingston Seagull]], Tad Williams' [[Tailchaser's Song]] and Akif Pirinçci's [[Felidae (novel)|Felidae]].<br />
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==Notable publishers==<br />
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*[[Sofawolf Press]], publisher of [[Kyell Gold|Kyell Gold's]] ''[[Pendant of Fortune]]'', winner of the 2006 [[Ursa Major Award]] for Best Anthropomorphic Novel.<br />
*[[Bad Dog Books]], a [[Wikipedia:print on demand|print-on-demand]] publishing house founded by [[Alex Vance]].<br />
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==Notable sources==<br />
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* [[SoFurry]] is a repository for thousands of stories, covering an astonishing array of genres and subject matter. Formerly known as [[Yiffstar]], a name that implied that it was primarily for [[yiffy]] stories, it was renamed in part to emphasize that it also encompasses works of a non-erotic cast.<br />
* [[FurRag]] is a site dedicated to writers of furry fiction and intended as both a repository and a writing workshop. Users are strongly encouraged to review their peers' work and leave constructive criticism to help them become better writers. Acting as a complementary site to SoFurry, FurRag accepts works intended for all age ranges. Stories of erotic nature are accepted but aren't the site's main focus.<br />
* [[Mia's Index of Anthro' Stories]] is a vast index of furry stories maintained by [[Miavir]]. Last updated in 2003, the site has fallen into disrepair.<br />
* [[The Raccoon's Bookshelf]], which serves as both a small-time press as well as an online repository.<br />
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==See also==<br />
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*[[Furry Novel List]]<br />
*[[Fanfiction]]<br />
*[[Transformation fiction]]<br />
*[[Furotica]]<br />
*[[:Category:Writers]]<br />
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