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first importance is we increase our vocabulary.
Secondly the sentence framing is improved.
Thirdly our mind becomes creative when we read stories or poems.
It can be informative to the historical background and compare to modern times.
Can change people's perspectives on life. (I've been reading Frankenstein and I look differently at it now).
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∙ 12y ago
American literature refers to the body of written or literary works produced in the United States, including novels, short stories, poetry, and non-fiction. It encompasses a diverse range of voices, perspectives, and styles that reflect the country’s history, culture, and societal issues. Notable American authors include Mark Twain, Toni Morrison, and Emily Dickinson.
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∙ 12y agoAs stated in the quotation by C.S. Lewis, literature not only describes reality but also adds to it. Yes, literature is not merely a depiction of reality; it is rather a value-addition. Literary works are portrayals of the thinking patterns and social norms prevalent in society. They are a depiction of the different facets of common man's life. Classical literary works serve as a food for thought and a tonic for imagination and creativity. Exposing an individual to good literary works, is equivalent to providing him/her with the finest of educational opportunities. On the other hand, the lack of exposure to classic literary works is equal to depriving an individual from an opportunity to grow as an individual. Prose, poetry, drama, essays, fiction, literary works based on philosophy, art, history, religion, and culture and also scientific and legal writings are grouped under the category of literature. Creative nonfiction of the ancient times and literary journalism also fall under literature. Certain extremely technical writings such as those on logistics and mathematics are also believed to be a part of literature. Some of the great literary works like the Bible and Indian epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata, among others, provide society with the guiding principles of life. Ancient poetic works by poets like Homer, Plato, Sappho, Horace and Virgil, Shakespeare's sonnets and notable poetry by W.B. Yeats, John Keats, Wordsworth, Tennyson and William Blake are timeless. The Lord of the Rings, The Godfather, A Tale of Two Cities, James Bond series are some of the best-selling books of all times. The Adventures of Pinocchio, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Winnie-the-Pooh were some of the greatest works in children's literature. The relatively recent Harry Potter series made record sales across the globe and carved a niche for J.K. Rowling. However, a discussion about children's authors would be incomplete without the mention of all-time popular authors like Aesop, Enid Blyton, Roald Dahl and Mark Twain. It is through reading such great literary and poetic works, that one understands life. They help a person take a closer look at the different facets of life. In many ways, it can change one's perspective towards life. Lives of brilliant achievers and individuals who have made a valuable contribution to society, are sketched in their biographies. These works give the readers an insight into the lives of these eminent people, while also serving as a bible of ideals. Literature serves as an enormous information base. Research works by famous inventors and literary works by notable scientists often narrate stories of their groundbreaking discoveries and inferences. Ongoing developments in the fields of science and technology are documented so that the world can know about them. Several ancient scriptures relating stories of human evolution and narratives of human life in those times, have been of tremendous help to mankind. Thus, literature has always served as an authentic source of information from all around the world. True, languages are the building blocks of literature. But the study of literature cannot be restricted to only studying languages. In fact, literature cannot be confined to an educational curriculum. A degree in language and literature is perhaps unable to provide one, with everything that literature can offer.
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∙ 12y agoWomen's literature is so important because for a long time there was none and then it was the women who spent the most time reading. Illiteracy was not uncommon among women until the late 1700's or mid 1800's when Women's rights began to be an issue. Literature was also a way for women to express their views on politics, an area they were seldom allowed. Once education became more equal women, statistically, started spending more time reading.
If you need more information:
http://www.victorianweb.org/gender/womlitov.html
This is an old paper, but has a lot of good information
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art53566.asp
This is also an interesting article
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∙ 10y agoSince Nathaniel Hawthorne and Mark Twain, American literature has had an influence on world literature, particularly English-speaking authors. That influence grew with Sherwood Anderson, and especially with the emergence of the post WWI authors such as Hemingway, Faulkner, and Fitzgerald. O'Neill came of age as a playwright at the same time. These authors demonstrated that American literature was the equal of any in the world.
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∙ 10y agoAmerican literature is literature which is written in the United States.
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∙ 11y agoits not
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∙ 14y agoTo teach yall how ta spek corectly
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What has the author Miguel A Cabanas written?
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