The emergence of books once revolutionized the teaching process, allowing people to transfer knowledge indirectly, making it more accessible. People can develop new skills independently of others or learn more about the world by merely reading the material on a topic. Written history invites a reader to imagine life before their existence, and allows discovering a whole new culture without directly interacting with its bearers. However, literature does not merely store dehumanized knowledge, pages of books consist of as much personal data as objective facts. Famous Irish novelist C. S. Lewis once said that “literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it.” Via books, people can establish relationships with others, become more empathetic and compassionate to each other. Therefore, literature is not only a tool for knowledge acquisition but also communication between cultures and generations. Books do not exist simply to educate the next generations, they have the power to incite emotions, change one’s views, and find a purpose in life.
Literature does not only serve as a reliable and accessible way to conduct knowledge, but also as a means to express oneself, or even self-reflect.