“Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it. It enriches the necessary competencies that daily life requires and provides; and in this respect, it irrigates the deserts that our lives have already become.” - C. S. Lewis
In this quote, I think the C.S Lewis means that literature enlightens our lives. If there was no books and literature, life wouldn't be interesting. It adds to life in general, and makes everything richer. This reminds me of Mary and Pipan in my book. They are struggled alone with only the orcs guarding them, but they rely on old tales and songs to keep them occupied and their life a little better.