Under the auspices of the English Literary Association of J. J. College of Arts and

Science (Autonomous), Sivapurm, Pudukkottai, a Special Lecture was organised on the topic

“Values of Literature” at 11 a.m. on Friday (28/07/2023). The speaker Dr. L. Rajesh of Raja

Serfoji Government Arts and Science College(Autonomous), Thanjavur, underlined the close

links between life and literature. Literature reflects life, it also modifies men and life styles.

Cultural values, past and present are embodied in literature in highly eloquent and inspiring

terms. Literature informs, delights and transports. The right approach to literature is through

emotional response and intellectual analysis. Literature has a major share in moulding human

character. It turns out complete human beings equipped with not only job skills but also

principles and values needed for harmonious community living. It imparts values of life, love,

compassion, comaraderie and above all a spirit of tolerance and broad mindedness. The speech

was enlivened with quotations from creative and critical works that revealed the erudition of the

speaker and his ability to explain difficult ideas in a lucid simple manner. At the end of the

speech he clarified the doubts raised by some of the students and staff. Earlier Miss. S. Selvi,

Head of the Department of English welcomed the participants and introduced the chief guest as

an inspired and inspiring teacher of literature. Miss. P. Saranya of 2 nd B.A compered the

programme and Mr. B. Rajkumar of 3 rd B.A proposed the vote of thanks.