The role of literature in human life is difficult to assess. The book brought up not one generation of people. Unfortunately, in modern society, the role of literature is underestimated. There is a category of people who says that literature has outlived its usefulness as a kind of art, it was replaced by movie and television. But there remains the category of people that recognizes and values the importance of literature in our lives.
As you know, books have two main functions: informational and aesthetic. From generation to generation with the aid of books was passed on the experience accumulated over the centuries, in books store knowledge, was etched opening.
The book was a platform for the proclamation of new ideas and worldviews. In difficult situations people resort to the book and draws from her wisdom, strength and inspiration. Because the book is universal, one can find the answer to any question.
Through its aesthetic function, literature teaches a wonderful, kind, generates moral principles. Books form not only moral ideals, but the ideals of appearance and behaviour. The heroines and heroes of books become role models. Their images and thoughts are based on their own behavior. It is therefore important, during the formation of personality refer to the correct books which will give the right guidance.
In the entire period of its centuries-old history our people have created highly artistic literature. She is at a decent place in world culture.
Fiction has enormous socio-political, educational and cognitive role, because it presents a history of the people, their struggle for their freedom, for their successful and happy life, a battle against national and social oppression.
In the literature fairly is public reality: the various periods of life for all people, aspirations and hopes of the people.
Fiction is a kind of art, which is the most powerful tool of human cognition, a tool that affects what is happening reality. Literature shapes the human mind, his will and mind, his feelings and strong human character, namely, forms the identity of the person.
The Creator of the literature summarizes the various life incidents and events that then builds the model images, and it shows his personal attitude to the event or incident. The importance of the writer and his work, and, consequently, the literature affect how truthfully and correctly displayed and expressed the interests and dreams of people. Artistic creation is meant to serve the people. In literature we know the past, present and, of course, see the future dreams of man. In the imagination begin to form the latest concepts at heart, born unknown until now feeling. Only literary works and writings we perceive in the first place your heart, and then a practical mind and common sense.
Literature is based on humanistic views and beliefs, endorses, is eternal and imperishable universal values. It is close, very necessary for mankind. The writers and creators of literature in a completely different genre works represent diverse segments of the population, reveal the talent and the gift of a simple man, praising the work of the people. And instill this interest in their own history, love to the native land-mother, parents and friends, to their fellowmen and to their brotherly peoples...
Literature helps and supports a person in difficult moments of life's journey, encouraged by the exploits for their neighbors and for the sake of others, gives strength to overcome various of life's troubles, directs and guides the path to the correct solution of important problems. Just that she is valuable to us and to each people separately.
Thus, the role of literature in all ages and in modern times - to help man to understand himself and the surrounding world, to awaken in him a desire for truth, happiness, to teach respect for the past, for knowledge and morality handed down from generation to generation. To take advantage of this possibility offered by the books or not is a personal choice of each individual.