Function of Literature
The Function of Literature Literature, such a big word contains extremely rich intention. ... Yi Jing, a book of ancient Chinese philosophy, possessing literary value cannot be simply regarded as a work of literature. It is almost impossible to describe such an ambiguous concept itself clearly, not to mention discussing its function distinctively. ... In my opinion, the function of the first importance of literature is to tell people what life is-where we were from and where we shall go-what the process means. ... Tough good literary works provide us some beneficial inspiration, the function of literature is often exaggerated. ... Literature is literature itself. ... A man of too many elements of literature will never be a successful politician, for he has conscience. Cao Pi said literature was eternal. ... However, literature was not the great cause as ruling a country as he pointed out. Another function of literature is its aesthetic value. That is, literature works must also have exquisite forms, polished language, and flowery lines. ... Modern literature becomes more and more inconceivable.