The Purpose of Literature

I believe that the purpose of literature is to educate, inform, entertain and give the author a chance to express them self. I know that when I read, it helps me to escape my own world sometimes and go somewhere else fun and exciting. I think that some literature is just meant to be entertaining while other literature can educate or inform also. I believe that older literature can be very educating and entertaining. It teaches me about the different writing styles and a hint of what life used to be like. Non-fiction literature informs me of what is happening in real life. It's also entertaining for me. I thoroughly enjoy reading literature that is just entertaining, such as fiction novels, because it is fun and it takes me to a different place. It's amazing to me that I still continue to learn something even when I'm reading for fun. I believe that literature is very important for education. It seems to me that illiteracy is a big problem in our country and I think that it's unnecessary because there are so many different types of literature to read that can be fun for all different types of people. For the author, it seems to me as if writing literature helps them express themselves on paper. I believe that it lets them share their opinion, experiences and emotions with the world. I can tell you that when I write, it feels good to get things off of my chest while putting them on paper. In conclusion, it seems to me that there are many different purposes for all involved in literature, whether it is the author or the reader. I think that without literature, there would be a lot more ignorance in the world today. And in my opinion, that would be a very sad situation. Many different types of literature has affected me in many different ways and I hope that everyone gets a chance to experience of art and beauty of