All belles-lettres synonyms

noun belles-lettres

• liberal arts — humanities and social sciences
• drama — a composition in prose or verse presenting in dialogue or pantomime a story involving conflict or contrast of character, especially one intended to be acted on the stage; a play.
• story — a narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer or reader; tale.
• novel — Roman Law. an imperial enactment subsequent and supplementary to an imperial compilation and codification of authoritative legal materials. Usually, Novels. imperial enactments subsequent to the promulgation of Justinian's Code and supplementary to it: one of the four divisions of the Corpus Juris Civilis.
• prose — the ordinary form of spoken or written language, without metrical structure, as distinguished from poetry or verse.
• information — knowledge communicated or received concerning a particular fact or circumstance; news: information concerning a crime.
• poetry — the art of rhythmical composition, written or spoken, for exciting pleasure by beautiful, imaginative, or elevated thoughts.
• research — to make researches; investigate carefully.
• leaflet — a small flat or folded sheet of printed matter, as an advertisement or notice, usually intended for free distribution.
• pamphlet — a complete publication of generally less than 80 pages stitched or stapled together and usually having a paper cover.
• lore — the space between the eye and the bill of a bird, or a corresponding space in other animals, as snakes.
• brochure — A brochure is a magazine or thin book with pictures that gives you information about a product or service.
• article — An article is a piece of writing that is published in a newspaper or magazine.
• composition — When you talk about the composition of something, you are referring to the way in which its various parts are put together and arranged.
• biography — A biography of someone is an account of their life, written by someone else.
• history — the branch of knowledge dealing with past events.
• poem — a composition in verse, especially one that is characterized by a highly developed artistic form and by the use of heightened language and rhythm to express an intensely imaginative interpretation of the subject.
• literature — writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays.
• piece — a separate or limited portion or quantity of something: a piece of land; a piece of chocolate.
• publication — the act of publishing a book, periodical, map, piece of music, engraving, or the like.
• manuscript — the original text of an author's work, handwritten or now usually typed, that is submitted to a publisher.
• review — a form of theatrical entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied.
• work — Henry Clay, 1832–84, U.S. songwriter.
• book — A book is a number of pieces of paper, usually with words printed on them, which are fastened together and fixed inside a cover of stronger paper or cardboard. Books contain information, stories, or poetry, for example.
• letter — a person who lets, especially one who rents out property.
• document — a written or printed paper furnishing information or evidence, as a passport, deed, bill of sale, or bill of lading; a legal or official paper.
• comment — If you comment on something, you give your opinion about it or you give an explanation for it.
• abstract — An abstract idea or way of thinking is based on general ideas rather than on real things and events.
• disquisition — a formal discourse or treatise in which a subject is examined and discussed; dissertation.
• thesis — a proposition stated or put forward for consideration, especially one to be discussed and proved or to be maintained against objections: He vigorously defended his thesis on the causes of war.
• critique — A critique is a written examination and judgment of a situation or of a person's work or ideas.
• dissertation — a written essay, treatise, or thesis, especially one written by a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
• humanities — all human beings collectively; the human race; humankind.
• discussion — an act or instance of discussing; consideration or examination by argument, comment, etc., especially to explore solutions; informal debate.
• discourse — communication of thought by words; talk; conversation: earnest and intelligent discourse.
• lit — a simple past tense and past participle of light3 .
• theme — a subject of discourse, discussion, meditation, or composition; topic: The need for world peace was the theme of the meeting.
• treatment — an act or manner of treating.
• tract — a brief treatise or pamphlet for general distribution, usually on a religious or political topic.
• report — an account or statement describing in detail an event, situation, or the like, usually as the result of observation, inquiry, etc.: a report on the peace conference; a medical report on the patient.
• observation — an act or instance of noticing or perceiving.
• treatise — a formal and systematic exposition in writing of the principles of a subject, generally longer and more detailed than an essay.
• summary — a comprehensive and usually brief abstract, recapitulation, or compendium of previously stated facts or statements.
• paper — a substance made from wood pulp, rags, straw, or other fibrous material, usually in thin sheets, used to bear writing or printing, for wrapping things, etc.
• writings — the third of the three Jewish divisions of the Old Testament, variously arranged, but usually comprising the Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Song of Solomon, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, Esther, Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Chronicles.
• letters — a person who lets, especially one who rents out property.
• findings — the act of a person or thing that finds; discovery.
• classics — ancient Greek and Roman culture considered as a subject for academic study
• play — a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
• signature — a person's name, or a mark representing it, as signed personally or by deputy, as in subscribing a letter or other document.