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100	1		_aTucker, T. G. _q(Thomas George), _d1859-1946
245	1	0	_aPlatform Monologues
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-08-02
508			_aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net
520			_a"Platform Monologues" by T. G. Tucker is a collection of public addresses written in the early 20th century. The author, a professor of Classical Philology at the University of Melbourne, seeks to advocate for the importance of literary study during a time when such readings may have been in decline. The monologues explore themes related to literary art, the characteristics of great literature, and the relationship between literature and life. At the start of the collection, the author sets the tone by reflecting on the experience of reading profound literary works and the elation they inspire in the reader. He discusses the nature of this literary "gift" and argues that understanding the essence of great literature enhances appreciation of its beauty. Furthermore, the opening establishes the foundation for the subsequent addresses, which delve into various literary themes, including the contrasting influences of Hebraism and Hellenism on literature and culture. Tucker's exploration urges readers to consider not just the content of literature, but also the artistry involved in its creation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aLiterature -- History and criticism
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18969
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