文学是必要的吗?——在汕头大学的演讲

本文针对当前我国文学观念淡化 ,文学走向式微的社会现实 ,提出“文学是必要的吗”这一命题。作者从古今中外历代政治家、文学家对文学事业的正反两方面的态度 ,论述了文学对于政治、经济、道德以及人的情感的陶冶和渲泄的重要性 ,说明文学不管在什么社会形态 ,什么环境之下都是必要的。同时 ,文章还阐述了文学的特质、价值和实用性

Is literature indispensable

In view of the fadeout of literary conception and a decline in literary creation in contemporary China,this paper broaches the subject of "Is literature indispensable?"and goes on to expound the indispensability of literature at whatever times and under whatever circumstances through illustration of the significance of literature to politics,economy,ethics,temperament moulding and sentimental ventilation by listing both the positive and negative attitudes taken up by statesmen and writers in all countries at all times.Also,the paper elucidates the trait,value and utility of literature.