(idea) by Sylvar Tue May 08 2001 at 20:48:50
The work commented upon by critics and reviewers, whether literary (Shakespeare's plays, for example) or scientific (actual experiments written up for publication).

Primary literature tends to represent original work, adding new ideas to the world. However, sometimes a synoptic view of primary literature can itself add greatly to human knowledge by distinguishing pattern and relation in seemingly unrelated fields.

Compare secondary literature.

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