The Origin of Literature

The origin of literature could be traced back to the ancient times when people expressed their thoughts and emotions through various forms of literary works such as poems, stories, and legends. As time went by, the form and content of literature developed and changed continuously, becoming an important part of human civilization. In the Middle Ages, literature was influenced by religion and politics, and many literary works with religious and political topics appeared, such as Bible translation, religious philosophy works, and doctrine writing. During the Renaissance, literature began to pay attention to human emotions and individual experiences, and many literary works appeared in the form of novels, poems, and plays, such as William's plays Hamlet and Othello. In the 19th and 20th centuries, literature experienced many changes and developments, such as Dickens 'novel A Tale of Two Cities, Morpassant's short story A Life's Story, Tolstoy's War and Peace, etc. Nowadays, literature has become one of the most popular art forms in the world. It can not only express human emotions and thoughts, but also influence the development of society and culture.