For me, literature is a "Time Machine"—a gateway that transports me across centuries, cultures, and distant lands, allowing me to experience lives I could never have lived otherwise. Just like a time traveler, I can step into different eras, witness historical moments, and understand the emotions of people long gone or yet to come. Through literature, I have traveled beyond the limits of my own world, gaining new perspectives that have shaped my understanding of life and humanity.
My metaphor for literature is deeply influenced by H.G. Wells' The Time Machine. Just as the Time Traveller moves through the distant past and future, uncovering the truths and consequences of human progress, literature allows me to journey through time, exploring the triumphs and failures of different civilizations. Wells' vision of time travel is not just about physical movement—it is about discovering the essence of humanity across ages, much like what literature enables us to do.
Every book, poem, or play I read is another journey in this time machine, helping me step into different minds, cultures, and experiences. Literature is not just a reflection of the past or a vision of the future—it is a continuous, boundless journey that allows me to travel without moving, to learn without limits, and to live a thousand lives beyond my own.