Can you define "great literature?" The best conversations I have seem to be about books that draw in readers, but may not stand the "test of time." SO....is that the main indicator of value?
2007-01-11 13:23:31 · 4 answers · asked by J J 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Great literature is that which makes you question yourself, the people around you, and your surroundings. Also, one which turns your world upside down and gives you goosebumps because it's so genious. Great literature only has one thing in common: It all stands the test of time because it describes so perfectly, something that affects all of us.
2007-01-11 13:30:05 · answer #1 · answered by Jamie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. I've never liked the classics (with a few exceptions). I guess it has to have compelling characters and story but anyone has to be able to relate to them. I think thats the key, writing a story that no matter if it is 100 years later the person reading it will say "I know that feeling!"
2007-01-11 21:30:00 · answer #2 · answered by bluecolouredflames 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Literature means like "history of language arts." It is so fascinating to learn how they people did with language arts in past that influence this present day!
2007-01-11 21:47:09 · answer #3 · answered by starsgirl021687 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is about the human heart in conflict with itself. If you don't have an underlying human truth to your story, then humans aren't going to read it or care.
2007-01-11 21:29:14 · answer #4 · answered by fifimsp1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋