The Substance Of Literature

The Substance of Literature is an essay written by Louis Pope Gratacap in 1913. The essay primarily discusses the influence of subject matter related to sin, ignorance, and misery in literature. Gratacap delves into how these themes have been explored by various authors throughout history and how they have shaped the literary landscape. He also examines the impact that these themes have on readers and how they can evoke emotions and provoke thought. Overall, the essay provides a unique perspective on the role of literature in exploring and reflecting on the darker aspects of human existence.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.