The Substance of Literature is an essay written by Louis Pope Gratacap in 1913. The essay primarily discusses the influence of subject matter related to sin, ignorance, and misery in literature. Gratacap delves into how these themes have been explored by various authors throughout history and how they have shaped the literary landscape. He also examines the impact that these themes have on readers and how they can evoke emotions and provoke thought. Overall, the essay provides a unique perspective on the role of literature ...
Read More
The Substance of Literature is an essay written by Louis Pope Gratacap in 1913. The essay primarily discusses the influence of subject matter related to sin, ignorance, and misery in literature. Gratacap delves into how these themes have been explored by various authors throughout history and how they have shaped the literary landscape. He also examines the impact that these themes have on readers and how they can evoke emotions and provoke thought. Overall, the essay provides a unique perspective on the role of literature in exploring and reflecting on the darker aspects of human existence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Read Less
Add this copy of The Substance Of Literature: Being An Essay Principally to cart. $52.64, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2010 by Kessinger Publishing.
Add this copy of The Substance of Literature: Being an Essay Principally to cart. $54.95, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Kessinger Publishing.
All Editions of The Substance of Literature: Being an Essay Principally on the Influence of the Subject Matter of Sin, Ignorance and Misery in Literature