Literary Volume - Reading 100 years of books and still reading another 100 years

Author: Wei Hongwei
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Literature transcends the confines of time; it can extend us from a narrow present into the past and the future. The value of a literary work does not lie in how many admirable characters and actions it offers for imitation, but in its ability to open up new horizons for life, or to reflect, to some extent, the essence of human existence, as well as the enlightening and educational power it contains. Great literary works are always unique and unreplicable, and they are not limited by time or geography. Every country in the world has its own literary classics, and it is because of these outstanding works that we have the opportunity to experience great and turbulent eras firsthand, and to encounter the joys and sorrows of life. Reading literary classics can make us profound rather than superficial, clear-headed rather than deluded, and deep rather than shallow; it can enable us to understand the complex and winding history deeply, and to face the ever-changing reality with composure.