10 Interesting Fact About The history of literature and its influence on society
10 Interesting Fact About The history of literature and its influence on society
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Early literature began in ancient times Egypt and Mesopotamia around 4,000 BC.
Ancient epic such as Iliad and Odyssey Homer written around the 8th century BC and are still well-known literary works today.
Greek and Roman classical literature inspired many western literary works for centuries.
The Bible, written for more than 1,500 years by many different writers, has become one of the most influential literary works in human history.
Classical English Literature, such as the work of Shakespeare and Jane Austen, has influenced English and popular culture to date.
Literary works such as communist manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels have a big influence on socialist and communist movements throughout the world.
Postmodern literature such as the works of Jorge Luis Borges and Samuel Beckett change the way people understand the narrative and meaning in literature.
Feminist literature, such as the works of Virginia Woolf and Toni Morrison, have helped bring awareness about gender injustice into literature and society.
Popular literature, such as Harry Potter and Twilight, has a big influence on popular culture and has helped increase interest in reading in the younger generation.
Digital literature, such as fan fiction and literary works made by machines, is a new trend in literature and can shape the way people read and write in the future.
