Literature according to Me...




If we talk about Literature and how literature shaped me, First of all I would like to say that shaping something or shaping someone is a kind of process. And its take time to shape something.


This process started from the very First Day of our B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) in English Literature or we can say that it started with the first day of school now this process is about to end with final year of M.A. (Master Of Arts) in English Literature.



It is said that literature is mirror of society but according to me, it can be said that it is a mirror but of ourselves and not of society. We can see the things hidden in us which we can't see directly. We can see our own reflection and can understand ourselves better. Literature totally changed me as earlier I just used to do simple reading of the books but now I can think critically and can also apply different theories. Books prove to be great teachers who cultivate good understanding in us. They not only give us knowledge but also the essence of life which presents absolute joy and strength. Books are the best buddy in solitude. 

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