Body: "Ancient literature" is the study of all literary creation from early oral literature traditions to the beginning of Medieval literary culture.
Professionals of "Ancient literature" include Samuel Noah Kramer, James P Allen, John Chadwick, B Knox, Mark S Smith.
Some motivations are appreciate and comprehend the development of literature. Form a clearer picture of ancient cultures.
Some subfields in "Ancient literature" include Bronze Age, Iron Age, Classical Antiquity.