Aug. 30, 2022
Should literature works be judged and criticized?
It is plausible to think that literary works should not be ranked — they should be chosen freely by readers. Such a literature-populism argument is fallible for two reasons. As for individuals, without proper education and therefore confined to bigotry and short-sightedness, how can one pick up their reads in a “free” way? On the other hand, without appropriate criteria for spiritual civilization, society will eventually lose its insistence and dignity — all will vanish in chaos.
Suppose we abandon criteria and allow lay people to vote for their favorite works. Can we today still appreciate the literature works of Qu Yuan, a statesman who immersed himself into the Miluo river after being impeached? Were they able to vote for Sima Qian, the historian who wrote out of shame after going through torture? What about Tao Yuanmin, the poet who lived and farmed diligently in his remote land? Nowadays, we know their works, not because they won readers' votes in their time. Even contemporary readers who know their names won’t be able to appreciate the true value of those works.
No need to feel sad about this — it is the nobility of literature.
Should literaturery works be judged and criticized?
It is plausible to think that literary works should not be ranked — they should be chosen freely by readers.
Such a literature-populism argument is fallible for two reasons.
As for individuals, without proper education and therefore, confined to bigotry and short-sightedness, how can one pick up their reads in a “free” way?
On the other hand, wWithout appropriate criteria for spiritual civilization, society will eventually lose its insistence and dignity — all will vanish in chaos.
You cannot use "on the other hand" without first making use of "on the one hand"
Suppose we abandon criteria and allow lay people to vote for their favorite works.
Can we today still appreciate the literature works of Qu Yuan, a statesman who immersed himself into the Miluo river after being impeached?
Wereould they able to vote for Sima Qian, the historian who wrote out of shame after going through torture?
What about Tao Yuanmin, the poet who lived and farmed diligently in his remote land?
Nowadays, we know their works, not because they won readers' votesregardless of whether they won critical acclaim in their time or not.
In English, there is no such expression as "winning readers votes". I would suggest "critical acclaim", which encompasses what you are trying to convey.
Even contemporary readers who know their names won’t be able to appreciate the true value of those works.
No need to feel sad about this — it is the nobility of literature.
Should works of literature works be judged and criticized?
It is plausible to think that literary works should not be ranked — they should be chosen freely by readers.
Such a literature-populism argument is fallible for two reasons.
As for individuals, without proper education and therefore confined to bigotry and short-sightedness, how can one pick up theirchoose one's reads in a “free” way?
On the other hand, without appropriate criteria for spiritual civilization, society will eventually lose its inpersistence and dignity — all will vanish in chaos.
The word "insistence" seems out of place. I'm suggesting "persistence" as a replacement, but I am not certain it is the proper word because I don't understand what this sentence is trying to say.
Suppose we abandon criteria and allow lay people to vote for their favorite works.
Can we today still appreciate the literature works of Qu Yuan, a statesman who immersed himself into the Miluo river after being impeached?
WeAre they able to vote for Sima Qian, the historian who wrote out of shame after undergoing through torture?
You can also write "after being tortured".
What about Tao Yuanmin, the poet who lived and farmed diligently in his remote land?
Nowadays, we know their works, but not because they won readers' votes in their time.
Even contemporary readers who know their names won’t be able to appreciate the true value of those works.
No need to feel sad about this — it is the nobility of literature.
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Such a literature-populism argument is fallible for two reasons. This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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As for individuals, without proper education and therefore confined to bigotry and short-sightedness, how can one pick up their reads in a “free” way? As for individuals, without proper education and therefore confined to bigotry and short-sightedness, how can one As for individuals |
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On the other hand, without appropriate criteria for spiritual civilization, society will eventually lose its insistence and dignity — all will vanish in chaos. On the other hand, without appropriate criteria for spiritual civilization, society will eventually lose its The word "insistence" seems out of place. I'm suggesting "persistence" as a replacement, but I am not certain it is the proper word because I don't understand what this sentence is trying to say.
You cannot use "on the other hand" without first making use of "on the one hand" |
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Suppose we abandon criteria and allow lay people to vote for their favorite works. This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Can we today still appreciate the literature works of Qu Yuan, a statesman who immersed himself into the Miluo river after being impeached? This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Were they able to vote for Sima Qian, the historian who wrote out of shame after going through torture?
You can also write "after being tortured". W |
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What about Tao Yuanmin, the poet who lived and farmed diligently in his remote land? This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Nowadays, we know their works, not because they won readers' votes in their time. Nowadays Nowadays, we know their works, In English, there is no such expression as "winning readers votes". I would suggest "critical acclaim", which encompasses what you are trying to convey. |
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Even contemporary readers who know their names won’t be able to appreciate the true value of those works. This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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No need to feel sad about this — it is the nobility of literature. This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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