Mere literature, and other essays by Woodrow Wilson
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"Mere Literature, and Other Essays" by Woodrow Wilson is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work critically examines the relationship between literature and the more scientific and empirical approaches dominating the intellectual landscape of the time. Wilson's essays explore themes like the value of literature in education, the essence of true literature beyond mere technical prowess, and the influence of individualism in writing. The opening portion of
the collection introduces the concept of "mere literature" and serves as a critique of the mentality that undervalues literary works as mere trivial pursuits compared to scientific knowledge. Wilson reflects on the disconnection between the study of literature and its intrinsic value, arguing that true literary appreciation must come from personal, first-hand engagement with works. He eloquently discusses the challenges faced in teaching literature within a scientific framework, emphasizing that genuine literature represents the spirit of its time and reflects the complexities of human experience, transcending mere technical analysis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mere literature, and other essays |
| Contents | Mere literature -- The author himself -- On an author's choice of company -- A literary politician [Walter Bagehot] -- The interpreter of English liberty [Edmund Burke] -- The truth of the matter -- A calendar of great Americans -- The course of American history. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Literature |
| Subject | Authors |
| Subject | United States -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66074 |
| Release Date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 370 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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