Man's quest to know the unknown is endless. From the dawn of the human civilization, it is this zest that has persuaded him to tread through the various alleys of wisdom. The relentless effort to know the indefinite and to reach the zenith through the realization of the absolute, compelled them to record and compile the treatises leading to the birth of the novel notion of 'book'. Reading of books has enabled the future generations to know the exploits, noble achievements of their predecessors and to be with the impetus for an enlightened posterior.
With the advent of the 19th century following the footsteps of the Renaissance the radical changes became evident in the mainland of Europe, trailed by others proved to be responsible for the stimulation of books. The clash of contending ideals with the mission of radicalizing the society found its way through championing the cause of dissemination of knowledge through the books. Thus the commendable achievement and intensifying significance of books proved it to be a new method of collection adding the elegance of the aristocratic society. In addition, the rising consciousness of universal education happened to be another reason for its exponential rise.
Such is the power of books that may instill confidence to any man however wretched, when he fins the right books provided. However, the children, when they prefer to read books are prevented, even on flimsy grounds. It remains a strong conception within the parents, who prefer to frown at this audacious activity of their wards. To them, it seems audacious to indulge their children in these activities and always remain content to observe their wards concentrating on the text books with the same vigor. To many adults, it is felt that their children are busy in wastage of time or losing ground when they read books for interest (subjects which are not assigned or evaluated). To them, the best way is to concentrate on subjects that enhance the career prospects in the near future. The contradiction remains in the reflection of the strange attitude portraying these adults, often found pouncing on the latest releases of choicest subjects or literature considered are discerning and cultured. The children who prefer to share the same traits are considered frivolous or behind their peers.
With the advent of the 19th century following the footsteps of the Renaissance the radical changes became evident in the mainland of Europe, trailed by others proved to be responsible for the stimulation of books. The clash of contending ideals with the mission of radicalizing the society found its way through championing the cause of dissemination of knowledge through the books. Thus the commendable achievement and intensifying significance of books proved it to be a new method of collection adding the elegance of the aristocratic society. In addition, the rising consciousness of universal education happened to be another reason for its exponential rise.
Such is the power of books that may instill confidence to any man however wretched, when he fins the right books provided. However, the children, when they prefer to read books are prevented, even on flimsy grounds. It remains a strong conception within the parents, who prefer to frown at this audacious activity of their wards. To them, it seems audacious to indulge their children in these activities and always remain content to observe their wards concentrating on the text books with the same vigor. To many adults, it is felt that their children are busy in wastage of time or losing ground when they read books for interest (subjects which are not assigned or evaluated). To them, the best way is to concentrate on subjects that enhance the career prospects in the near future. The contradiction remains in the reflection of the strange attitude portraying these adults, often found pouncing on the latest releases of choicest subjects or literature considered are discerning and cultured. The children who prefer to share the same traits are considered frivolous or behind their peers.
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