belles lettres
noun
belles let·tres
bel-ˈletrᵊ 
plural in form but singular in construction
: literature that is an end in itself and not merely informative
specifically
: light, entertaining, and often sophisticated literature
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“Belles lettres.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belles%20lettres. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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