Burroughs, John 1837-1921 creator text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Literary Values, and Other Papers" by John Burroughs is a collection of literary essays written in the early 20th century. The essays delve into the essence of literary value, the significance of style, and the intrinsic connection between a writer's personality and their work. The compilation reflects Burroughs' exploration of what makes literature endure through time and the qualities inherent in great writing. At the start of the book, the author contemplates the fate of literary figures as time passes, questioning how their relevance will fade or endure long after their deaths. He reflects on the importance of sincerity, simplicity, and vital qualities in writing that contribute to timeless literary value. Burroughs emphasizes that the essence of an author's voice and personal character is critical to the impact of their work. Through this approach, he sets the stage for an in-depth discussion of the ways in which literary style and personal authenticity shape literature's lasting legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Literary values -- Analogy, true and false -- Style and the man -- Criticism and the man -- Recent phases of literary criticism -- "Thou shalt not preach" -- Democracy and literature -- Poetry and eloquence -- Gilbert White again -- Lucid literature -- "Mere literature" -- Another word on Emerson -- Thoreau's wildness -- Nature in literature -- Suggestiveness -- On the re-reading of books -- The spell of the past -- The secret of happiness. Release date is 2024-07-23 Alan, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Originally published: Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1902 Literature -- History and criticism American essays PS Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1902 33012812 https://archive.org/details/literaryvaluesot00burr_0/page/n9/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74104 https://archive.org/details/literaryvaluesot00burr_0/page/n9/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74104 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134720.0 74104