02213cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000039001122450027001512640051001783000047002293360026002763370026003023380036003285000031003645080029003955201397004245340045018216530015018668560042018813109UtSlPG20260610133108.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aWarner, Charles Dudley,d1829-190010aFashions in Literature 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-05  aProduced by David Widger  a"Fashions in Literature" by Charles Dudley Warner is a critical examination of literary trends and tastes, written in the late 19th century. This work is characterized as a collection of essays exploring how literary fashions evolve, drawing parallels with changing social customs, particularly in dress. Warner engages with the idea of beauty and utility in literature, reflecting on the ephemeral nature of popular tastes and the enduring qualities that define great literature.  In this collection, Warner articulates the various influences that shape public taste in literature over time, comparing the fleeting nature of literary trends to the capriciousness of fashion in clothing. He discusses how many works that momentarily capture public imagination often lack lasting value, likening them to garments that quickly go out of style. Warner also emphasizes the importance of clarity, psychological realism, and personal charm as the hallmark qualities of enduring literature. By scrutinizing contemporary writers and their reception, he encourages readers to seek out works that convey deep human knowledge and artistic integrity, rather than merely following the latest fads in literary expression. Ultimately, Warner advocates for a discerning approach to literature, one that prioritizes substance over the ephemeral allure of novelty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLiterature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3109