What is the essence of Western literature?
The quintessence of Western literature could answer this question from many angles. Here are a few possible answers: 1. Creation and imagination: Western literature is famous for its rich creativity and imagination. Many classic literary works are fictional stories about human life and world history, such as shakespeare's plays, homer's epics, renaissance poems and novels, etc. 2. Emotional expression and exploration of human nature: Western literature often explored human emotions and human nature such as love, fear, desire, hope, etc. and expressed these emotions through the protagonist's experience. Many literary works would also portray the personalities, values, and moral values of different characters through the creation of characters. 3. Philosophic thinking: Western literature is not only a literary work but also contains profound philosophical thinking. Many literary works explored human nature, society, politics, and other issues and presented these thoughts in the form of novels. For example, the play Hamlet by William shakespeare explored the complexity of human nature and the injustice of society. Historical and cultural value: Western literature is not only a form of literature but also a record of history and culture. Many literary works reflected the history, culture, and values of the West and presented these values in the form of novels. For example, the novels Pride and Predict and Jane Eyre of the British Victoria showed the cultural characteristics and values of the British society at that time.