1. Originality and artistry of words: Literature is an art form, which usually requires the author to write creatively to express his observation, understanding and feeling about life, humanity and society. Non-literature may pay more attention to conveying information, describing facts or persuading, rather than emphasizing the artistry and originality of words.
2. Depth of theme and content: Literature often explores complex themes such as human nature, society, history and philosophy, and deepens the understanding of these themes through plots, characterization and symbols. Non-literature may pay more attention to practicality or popularity, and the theme is superficial.
3. Various forms: Literature can have rich forms, such as novels, poems, plays, essays, etc. Each form has its own unique language and skills, providing readers with different reading experiences. Non-literature may pay more attention to the efficiency of transmitting information, and the form is relatively simple.
The development course of literature
1. The development of literature is a long and complicated process. From the initial oral poems and stories to modern electronic literature and online literature, it has experienced many changes and evolutions. The earliest literary forms were oral poems and stories. Through the oral transmission of culture, history and belief, mankind gradually formed the earliest literary prototype.
These poems and stories have been handed down from generation to generation, gradually enriched and perfected, and become an important part of people's lives. With the appearance of writing, literature gradually changed from oral inheritance to written form. Characters provide literature with a broad expression space and a more accurate expression mode, which enables literary works to explore the complex emotions in human hearts and all aspects of social life more deeply.
3. Ancient literary periods such as ancient Greek tragic poets and ancient Roman writers left a rich literary legacy for later generations. During the Middle Ages, chivalrous epics, folk stories and religious literature appeared in Europe. In the period of modern literature, with the acceleration of industrial revolution and modernization, literary forms have become more diversified, and novels, essays, plays and other forms have appeared.