An Introduction to Historical Literature
Historical literature tells a story that is set in the past that draws on historical knowledge, usually based on real settingsand/or sometimes contain real historical persons. I believe that as a society, we are educated by this by learning
from mistakes and events that occurred in the past, and thus improving our cooperation and collaboration as an international community. Historical literature reflects the society of the time period in which it was set, but in my opinion, is used as a tool to shape the societies and cultures of the future by informing us of things that occurred in the past that both should, and should not, be repeated.
A General Definition of Culture
Culture is the word for the collective general ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society. These influence how those people within the society act and form decisions.
How Historical Literature Reflects Culture
Historical literature reflects the culture and society of the time period in which it was set, which then assists in shaping the culture of the future by giving us examples of both the mistakes and victories of our ancestors, which we then learn from.
How Historical Literature Shapes Culture
Historical literature shapes cultures of different time periods, depending on when it was written in comparison to the time of its setting. For example, a piece written about an event that occurred in the past will shape cultures of the time at which it was written, but those which were written at the time of the setting, will be aimed at improving and shaping cultures in the future. This is done by educating us about what has occurred in the past, both positive and more negative, so that we can learn about what caused it and how they came to be, and either aim to avoid or replicate these.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne
- Reflects the time period of World War Two, in Germany specifically, which is where
much of the devastation occurred
- Educates us on the extreme importance of international cooperation and peace
- Teaches society of the past, our heritage and history, and what and where we have
evolved from.
- Tells of the horror and despair of World War Two, as many people today who will read this book were not alive during this time to experience the devastation, thus cannot fathom what it would have been like, but need to know that it was an event
that must not be repeated.
- In the book, the character of Bruno is used to show the various flaws there were in
the adult world at the time.
- The novel strongly represents the extreme contrast between the tortyred Jws in concentration camps and Nazi families and well-off germans, during the War.
The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank
- Shapes the future by educating us on the cause of the war - extreme lack of international cooperationa nd world peace, and how devastating the results were. It shapes the future by pushing for change and reform.
- Tells of the horror and despair of World War 2, as most readers were not alive at the time to experience the devastation, thus cannot fathom what it would have been like, but they must know that it cannot be repeated.
- reflects the secrecy and anxiety of society at the time.
The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier
- Educates us on the extreme importance of international cooperation and peace
- This novel educates our scoety on our past, heritage and history, and what and where we have evolved from. It tells us of the triumphs and mistakes of our ancestors, which we msut learn from.
Les Misérables and Hernani by Victor Hugo
- The novel is full of the themes of resurrection and repentance in culture, as it was based during the time of the Restoration in France (in the 1930s)
- It asserts the importance of love and compassion in society, and the significance of cooperation between us all.
- Social injustice and the extreme need for reform is reflected very strongly in this novel
- There is a large stress on the long-term impact of the French Revolution on French society at the time of which the novel was written.
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
- Reflects how society shunned those who didnt habe a working place in the community, ad considered them unworthy.
- Strongly displays the moral of the story, in which it was believed that everyone needed a purpose in life, a goal in which to aim for during the entirety of their life
- carries a strong theme of hope and courage and hope, which represents how vital these morals were in this time, the period between the two World Wars.
Historical literature tells a story that is set in the past that draws on historical knowledge, usually based on real settingsand/or sometimes contain real historical persons. I believe that as a society, we are educated by this by learning
from mistakes and events that occurred in the past, and thus improving our cooperation and collaboration as an international community. Historical literature reflects the society of the time period in which it was set, but in my opinion, is used as a tool to shape the societies and cultures of the future by informing us of things that occurred in the past that both should, and should not, be repeated.
A General Definition of Culture
Culture is the word for the collective general ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society. These influence how those people within the society act and form decisions.
How Historical Literature Reflects Culture
Historical literature reflects the culture and society of the time period in which it was set, which then assists in shaping the culture of the future by giving us examples of both the mistakes and victories of our ancestors, which we then learn from.
How Historical Literature Shapes Culture
Historical literature shapes cultures of different time periods, depending on when it was written in comparison to the time of its setting. For example, a piece written about an event that occurred in the past will shape cultures of the time at which it was written, but those which were written at the time of the setting, will be aimed at improving and shaping cultures in the future. This is done by educating us about what has occurred in the past, both positive and more negative, so that we can learn about what caused it and how they came to be, and either aim to avoid or replicate these.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne
- Reflects the time period of World War Two, in Germany specifically, which is where
much of the devastation occurred
- Educates us on the extreme importance of international cooperation and peace
- Teaches society of the past, our heritage and history, and what and where we have
evolved from.
- Tells of the horror and despair of World War Two, as many people today who will read this book were not alive during this time to experience the devastation, thus cannot fathom what it would have been like, but need to know that it was an event
that must not be repeated.
- In the book, the character of Bruno is used to show the various flaws there were in
the adult world at the time.
- The novel strongly represents the extreme contrast between the tortyred Jws in concentration camps and Nazi families and well-off germans, during the War.
The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank
- Shapes the future by educating us on the cause of the war - extreme lack of international cooperationa nd world peace, and how devastating the results were. It shapes the future by pushing for change and reform.
- Tells of the horror and despair of World War 2, as most readers were not alive at the time to experience the devastation, thus cannot fathom what it would have been like, but they must know that it cannot be repeated.
- reflects the secrecy and anxiety of society at the time.
The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier
- Educates us on the extreme importance of international cooperation and peace
- This novel educates our scoety on our past, heritage and history, and what and where we have evolved from. It tells us of the triumphs and mistakes of our ancestors, which we msut learn from.
Les Misérables and Hernani by Victor Hugo
- The novel is full of the themes of resurrection and repentance in culture, as it was based during the time of the Restoration in France (in the 1930s)
- It asserts the importance of love and compassion in society, and the significance of cooperation between us all.
- Social injustice and the extreme need for reform is reflected very strongly in this novel
- There is a large stress on the long-term impact of the French Revolution on French society at the time of which the novel was written.
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
- Reflects how society shunned those who didnt habe a working place in the community, ad considered them unworthy.
- Strongly displays the moral of the story, in which it was believed that everyone needed a purpose in life, a goal in which to aim for during the entirety of their life
- carries a strong theme of hope and courage and hope, which represents how vital these morals were in this time, the period between the two World Wars.