Literature was a form of art that included novels, poems, essays, plays, movies, music, and so on. It used words, language, symbols, and other means to express the author's thoughts, emotions, and values. The main purpose of literature was to convey the author's feelings, thoughts, and values through the artistic expression of words, causing the readers to resonate and think. The development of literature could be traced back to ancient times, such as Homer's epics in ancient Greece and medieval literature. With the changes of the times, the types and forms of literature were also constantly developing and innovative, such as modern novels, essays, poems, etc. Literature has an important influence on human culture and social development. The literary works not only reflected the style of the society and the lives of the people at that time, but also influenced the later social and cultural development to a certain extent. Many well-known literary works such as Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, and Water Margins had become treasures of Chinese culture and were widely read. Literature still had an important position and influence in today's society. Literature could not only promote people's thoughts and cultural cultivation, but also promote the progress and development of society. Literature lovers could feel the charm and power of words by reading literary works to improve their literary accomplishment and reading ability.