Martynas Mažvydas was a Protestant author who edited the first printed book in the Lithuanian language.
Statue of Mažvydas in the Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania in Vilnius
The First Lithuanian printed book The Simple Words of Catechism (1547)
A fragment of Lithuanian psalm Gyvenimą tas turės by Martynas Mažvydas, 1570
Lithuanian literature concerns the art of written works created by Lithuanians throughout their history.
First Lithuanian book (1547) The Simple Words of Catechism by Martynas Mažvydas
The title page of Radivilias (1592, Vilnius). The poem celebrating commander Mikalojus Radvila Rudasis (1512–1584) and recounts the famous victory of Lithuanian armed forces over Moscow troops (1564).
Panegyric to Sigismund III Vasa, visiting Vilnius, first hexameter in Lithuanian language, 1589
Lithuanian language primer for kids, published in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1783 edition