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  "description": "World literature encompasses literary works from all cultures and periods, emphasizing cross-cultural exchange and universal themes. Key works beyond Western canon: The Tale of Genji (Murasaki Shikibu, ~1000, Japan — first novel), One Thousand and One Nights, Epic of Gilgamesh (~2100 BCE, oldest known literature), Mahabharata (India, longest epic poem).",
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