What composes good literature?

Answer 1

1. Truly clever applications of literary devices that give the work a feeling of verisimilitude: a feeling that it is actually true, that the events actually happened, that the characters are real people that relate to the reader or that the reader can relate to them.
2. Truth and Content. The belief that what the work stores and teaches has real value to the reader.
   
3. Timeliness. What the work promotes has applications to the political movements at the time it was published. Charles Dickens was (in part) successful because he promoted the abolishment of child-labour which was a hot topic in his day.
4. Promotion. If you spend enough on advertising you can convince people that your work is great even if it isn't.
   
5. Celebrity status. 'Nothing succeeds like success.' If enough people believe and promote your work then it become a run-away success even if it is garbage.

Answer 2

Good literature is often characterized by compelling themes, well-developed characters, and thought-provoking insights into the human experience. It can evoke emotional responses, challenge worldviews, and spark meaningful discussions. Additionally, strong writing craft, such as vivid imagery, rich language, and effective storytelling, contributes to the impact of literature.

Answer 3

By being open to anything you read, and by knowing that everything that you read is important.

Answer 4

literary criticism