Great Books as Life Teachers

Great Books as Life Teachers: Studies of Character Real and Ideal is a book written by Newell Dwight Hillis. The book is a collection of essays that explore the ways in which great works of literature can serve as teachers of life and models of character. Hillis examines a variety of literary works, including classic texts such as Homer's Odyssey, Shakespeare's Macbeth, and Dante's Divine Comedy, as well as more contemporary works like Victor Hugo's Les Mis�����rables and Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. Through his analysis, Hillis argues that these works offer valuable insights into human nature and can provide readers with guidance and inspiration for their own lives. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both academic and general readers. Overall, Great Books as Life Teachers is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the power of literature to shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.1898. Hillis writes in the foreword that he approaches these volumes from the viewpoint of a pastor, interested in literature as a help in the religious life, and seeking to find in these writings bread for those who are hungry, light for those who are in darkness, and life for those who walk in the shadow of death. Leaving to others the problems of literary criticism, these studies emphasize the importance of right thinking in order to right conduct and character, and the uses of great books as aids and incentives to the higher Christian life. Some of the works examined in this volume include: John Ruskin�������s Seven Lamps of Architecture as Interpreters of the Seven Laws of Life; George Eliot�������s Tito, in Romola; Hawthorne�������s Scarlet Letter and the Retributive Workings of Conscience; and others. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.