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100	1		_aAllison, Young Ewing, _d1853-1932
245	1	0	_aOn the Vice of Novel Reading. : _bBeing a brief in appeal, pointing out errors of the lower tribunal.
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-02-27
508			_aProduced by Sankar Viswanathan, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)
520			_a"On the Vice of Novel Reading" by Young Ewing Allison is a critical essay written in the late 19th century. The author presents an impassioned defense of novel reading against the pervasive societal belief that it constitutes a moral vice. The book examines the arguments against novels and explores their significance in conveying human thought and experience. In this work, Allison argues that novel reading has often been dismissed as frivolous and dangerous, likening it to other vices such as gambling and drinking. He challenges this perspective, asserting that novels provide profound insights into human nature, society, and history. Through various examples, he illustrates how novels can educate readers, inspire empathy, and foster a deeper understanding of the complexities of life. By celebrating the novel's unique ability to blend history, drama, and poetry, Allison positions it as a vital form of intellectual engagement rather than a mere source of amusement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBooks and reading
653			_aFiction in libraries
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24704
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