lost work; lost writings
Refers to a complete literary work that no longer exists in its original form; known only through references or fragments.
This poet's lost works can only be read through later quotations.
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.
Fragments of an old diary survive within a historical chronicle.
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'.