I think that the power of art is the power to wake us up, strike us to our depths, change us. What are we searching for when we read a novel, see a film, listen to a piece of music? We are searching, through a work of art, for something that alters us, that we weren't aware of before. We want to transform ourselves, just as Ovid's masterwork transformed me.
In her book "In Other Words," Jhumpa Lahiri reflects on the transformative nature of art and literature. She believes that engaging with art has the profound ability to awaken deeper emotions and catalyze personal change within us. When we immerse ourselves in novels, films, or music, we are not just entertaining ourselves; we are on a quest for something that can shift our perspectives and unveil unknown aspects of ourselves.
Lahiri emphasizes that this search for transformation is a fundamental aspect of human experience. Just as Ovid's writings profoundly affected her, the works we encounter can inspire growth and self-discovery. Art, in its many forms, challenges us and encourages us to evolve, highlighting the essential role it plays in our lives.
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