a. literature that deals with our inner life
b. the literature that deals with our inner life.
My grammar book says both are correct, but has no explanation of what is the meaning difference between a and b. Would you tell me the meaning difference between a and b?
Anonymous My grammar book says both are correct Right. Anonymous Would you tell me the meaning difference between a and b? Nothing except context—which does not exist.
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AnonymousMy grammar book says both are correct
Right.
AnonymousWould you tell me the meaning difference between a and b?
Nothing except context—which does not exist. 'The' refers to a specific, unique or previously mentioned noun.