Despite the fact that the first written symbols we have unearthed date from the 4th millennium BCE, writing and reading literature originated later. The Wonder of Books A woman wrote down some Mesopotamian hymns in 2300 BCE, effectively immortalizing them as the oldest form of artistic use of language ever written. Everything changed after that – public readings, the creation of the printing press, libraries, and so on, all the way to modern-day technology and future ideas. Reading has become an integral part of our culture and history, allowing us to internalize stories, thoughts, emotions, and ideas while also connecting individuals in the present and across generations. Books featuring the…