As we think of literature, it is often of classical text and huge bound books of classic literature.
As we have discussed classical literary references in modern culture, let's shift gears into thinking of different kinds of modern day literature. Many people take to online journals or blogs to record their thoughts or document their lives, much in the way people wrote in journals. Newspapers and books are now available online to read, as opposed to hard copy bound books and newsprint.
With constantly evolving technology in our world today we have to constantly re-think what our definition of literature is. Through out time literature has evolved from the earliest forms of writing from the bible to hieroglyphs on pyramid walls, to journals of great minds, to mass produced New York Times bestsellers and the newest form of receiving literature in forms of new technology such as the Nook and the ipad.
With constantly evolving technology in our world today we have to constantly re-think what our definition of literature is. Through out time literature has evolved from the earliest forms of writing from the bible to hieroglyphs on pyramid walls, to journals of great minds, to mass produced New York Times bestsellers and the newest form of receiving literature in forms of new technology such as the Nook and the ipad.
For Discussion:
Do you think personal blogs can be considered literature? Why or why not?
How do you think new technology such as the nook and online books has changed how we view literature? Do you think it can have a positive or negative change?
How do you think new technology such as the nook and online books has changed how we view literature? Do you think it can have a positive or negative change?
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