Spiritual Breakthrough in Western Literature

Author: Xiao Sixin
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Publishing Date: 2003-03-01
Features: A history of Western literature can be said to be a history of the spiritual surge of Western people. From it, we can see the repeated spiritual breakthroughs of Western people in the face of existential dilemmas, witness the freedom ideals of Westerners, and observe the sincere efforts made by Western writers. Rational contemplation and divine revelation are the two dimensions through which Western literature achieves spiritual breakthroughs. Perhaps such breakthroughs are still far from the realm of true freedom, but each one is a step towards freedom. In the tunnel of history, literature is like a lamp. Let us take a tour along the traces of the spiritual breakthroughs of Western literature. Perhaps it will be beneficial to us, whether for literature or for life.