02353cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000470011324500300016026400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650800650040752014120047253400450188465300150192965300640194485600430200822303UtSlPG20260610133520.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aScott-James, R. A.q(Rolfe Arnold),d1878-10aPersonality in Literature 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-08-13  aJeannie Howse, David Clarke and the Distributed Proofreaders  a"Personality in Literature" by R. A. Scott-James is a critical examination of the role of personality in literary creation and appreciation, written in the early 20th century. The work explores the intersection of literature and art, the influence of modern life on literary creation, and the relationship between literature and individual personalities, particularly focusing on how personal experiences shape artistic expression. The book addresses significant literary figures and movements through a philosophical lens, presenting a nuanced understanding of literary aesthetics.  The opening of the work sets the stage for a thorough discourse on aesthetic judgments, drawing the reader into a discussion on the concept of beauty in art and literature. Scott-James reflects on a personal experience at a Post-Impressionist art exhibition, illustrating the subjective nature of beauty and examining the various perspectives on what constitutes artistic merit. He critiques contemporary attitudes that dismiss beauty as an outdated concept while advocating for an appreciation of art as an end in itself, separate from utilitarian or ethical considerations. The text invites readers to explore these themes further, building a foundation for subsequent discussions on how personal ideals and societal trends influence the creation and evolution of literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLiterature  aEnglish literature -- 20th century -- History and criticism40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22303