lost work; lost writings
Refers to a complete literary work that no longer exists in its original form; known only through references or fragments.
literary fragment; partially surviving work
A work that survives only in part, often as quotations or excerpts in other texts.
superior work; excellent writing
Rare, literary usage praising a piece of writing as outstanding; not the primary modern meaning.
This essay is truly worthy of being called an excellent piece of writing.
This poet's lost works can only be read through later quotations.
Fragments of an old diary survive within a historical chronicle.
断片 is a general term for a fragment or piece, not limited to literary works, whereas 逸文 is a technical term in textual studies for lost or partially surviving writings.
Standard kanji spelling for lost or fragmentary writings.
Variant kanji form; 佚 is a less common character for 'lost'.
From 逸 (escape, be lost) + 文 (writing, text). The kanji combination directly conveys 'lost writings'.