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100	1		_aMabie, Hamilton Wright, _d1846-1916
245	1	0	_aBooks and Culture
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-09-23
508			_aProduced by Alicia Williams and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Books and Culture" by Hamilton Wright Mabie is a reflective work on literature and its significance, written in the late 19th century. The book explores the enduring power of great literature, focusing on how classic texts like those by Shakespeare, Homer, and Dante contribute to personal and cultural growth. Mabie discusses how literature should be approached not merely for information but for the enrichment of one's life and understanding. The opening portion of the text introduces the foundational themes of how literature serves as a vital connection to humanity and its shared experiences. Mabie stresses the inexhaustibility of great works, arguing that each generation must engage with them to understand their relevance fully. He encourages readers to cultivate a deep appreciation for these texts, which offer insight not only into the human condition but also foster a rich cultural and intellectual life. Through familiarity and engagement with these works, individuals can enhance their understanding of themselves and the world around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBooks and reading
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16736
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