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In its most extended signification literature Of course might be taken to include whatever. Is writ ten or printed; but our concern is with that por tion only which is indicated by the name polite literature, or by the imported term belles-lettres, both antiquated though respectable phrases. In other words, I wish to confine my examination to those written works which can properly be brought within the scope of literature as one of the fine arts.
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Excerpt from Talks on the Study of Literature This volume is made up from a course of lectures delivered under the auspices of the Lowell Institute in the autumn of 1895. These have been revised and to some extent rewritten, and the division into chapters made; but there has been no essential change. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Arlo Bates (December 16, 1850 – August 25, 1918) was an American author, educator and newspaperman. Arlo Bates was born at East Machias, Maine. He graduated from Bowdoin College in 1876. In 1880 Bates became the editor of the Boston Sunday Courier (1880–1893) and afterward became professor of English at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1900.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into literary expression through the lenses of what literature is and how it allows us to better understand life. The author explores literature's role through its themes, how it mirrors or contrasts reality, and its ability to prompt inner self-awareness. Through a series of discussions in which literature's aesthetics, truths, and impact are examined, readers will gain a deeper appreciation of the subject. Along with a detailed examination of what makes a work of literature truly great, the author offers clear tests to use for identifying the classics and differentiating them from contemporary popular literature. By reading this book, readers will not only learn about literature, but, perhaps more importantly, they will gain a deeper understanding of themselves, the world they live in, and their place in it. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331028819_0
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