Greatness In Literature And Other Papers (1905)

Greatness In Literature And Other Papers is a collection of essays and lectures by William Peterfield Trent, a prominent American literary critic and scholar. The book was first published in 1905 and contains a total of 15 essays, each exploring different aspects of literature and its impact on society.In the book, Trent discusses the importance of literature in shaping cultural values and beliefs, as well as its role in promoting social justice and political reform. He also examines the works of several great writers, including Shakespeare, Milton, and Tennyson, and explores the themes and motifs that make their works enduring and influential.Other topics covered in the book include the relationship between literature and science, the impact of technology on literary production, and the role of literary criticism in interpreting and evaluating literary works.Overall, Greatness In Literature And Other Papers is a thought-provoking and insightful collection of essays that offers a unique perspective on the power and influence of literature in shaping our world.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.