On the Understanding of Literature

The literariness was a relatively abstract concept. It usually referred to the artistic value and cultural significance of a literary work. It involves the depth of thought, emotional expression, language use, structural arrangement, and many other aspects of literary works. The literariness of a work did not only refer to the writing technique, but also the emotions and values conveyed by the work. Some excellent literary works could not only make the readers feel the profound meaning of their thoughts, but also trigger the readers 'emotional resonance and convey positive values. Literature also involved the historical and cultural background of the work. Some literary works with a long history and profound cultural background often have a unique literary quality because they reflect the social, cultural, political situation at that time and reflect the ideas and values of that time. In short, literariness is a more comprehensive concept. It includes not only the writing skills and structural arrangements of the works, but also the emotions and values conveyed by the works, as well as the historical and cultural background of the works. An excellent literary work should have a unique charm in many aspects before it could be called a literary work.