Why do people need to learn literature in the era of science and technology where people are very much practical?

Literature is part of our cultural heritage which is freely available to everyone, and which can enrich our lives in all kinds of ways. Once we have broken the barriers that make studying literature seem daunting, we find that literary works can be entertaining, beautiful, funny, or tragic. They can convey profundity of thought, richness of emotion, and insight into character. They take us beyond our limited experience of life to show us the lives of other people at other times. They stir us intellectually and emotionally, and deepen our understanding of our history, our society, and our own individual lives.

Literature unlocks the culture of the time period, and in a way can give wisdom to the modern society about life.  Literature allows us to interpret our own life and emotions and find ways to relate to the story so we in turn can reflect.  It is also a form of entertainment and allows people to use their imagination to visualize the story within their own mind. But I find the real point of literature is the story of life, and all people want to do is to connect to other human beings so they find meaning in their own life.

 

Very well answered Amany. I would add that literature can be seen as not being of much significance in the scheme of all the sci-tech garb around but it can give an idea of how language and communications have evolved. It is from many a scene taken from literature that theatrical plays, tv dramas and movies have been created. Professionals working in this field would be amongst the first to appreciate how much literature plays a part in their professional and personal lives. Modern day literature and authors are helping to keep literature fresh and engaging.