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100 1 _aBates, Arlo,
_d1850-1918
245 1 0 _aTalks on the study of literature.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-05-23
505 0 _aWhat literature is -- Literary expression -- The study of literature -- Why we study literature -- False methods -- Methods of study -- The language of literature -- The intangible language -- The classics -- The value of the classics -- The greater classics -- Contemporary literature -- New books and old -- Fiction -- Fiction and life -- Poetry -- The texture of poetry -- Poetry and life.
508 _aProduced by Michael Seow, sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Talks on the Study of Literature" by Arlo Bates is a series of lectures transformed into a comprehensive exploration of literary theory and criticism, likely written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the essence of literature, the criteria that define literary merit, and the emotional depth a work should convey, ultimately positioning literature as an art form vital to human understanding and experience. The opening of the volume sets the stage by addressing the complexity of defining literature. Bates shares a humorous anecdote about a pedantic definition of a lynx, underscoring the challenge of articulating what literature encompasses. He suggests that literature should primarily be understood as "polite literature" or "belles-lettres," focusing on those works that embody sincere and typical human emotions. By emphasizing the importance of genuine emotion and artistic expression, he lays the groundwork for a deeper examination of various aspects of literature, such as methods of study and the value of classics, establishing a philosophical framework that underscores the significance of literature in enriching human life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLiterature -- Study and teaching
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42773
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