* literature (lowercase) refers to written works in general. This could be anything from novels and poems to essays, letters, and even grocery lists! It's a broad category encompassing all forms of written communication.
* Literature (uppercase) refers to written works considered to be of artistic or intellectual value. It's a more specific term, usually referring to works with enduring significance, literary merit, and cultural impact.
Here are some examples to clarify:
* "I enjoy reading literature, especially classic novels." (Here, "Literature" refers to works of high literary value.)
* "My grandmother keeps all her old letters in a box labeled 'Family Literature'." (Here, "literature" refers to written works in general, in this case, personal letters.)
So, while all Literature is literature, not all literature is Literature.