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""Our Literary Deluge and Some of Its Deeper Waters"" is a book written by Francis Whiting Halsey, which offers a critical analysis of the state of literature in the late 19th century. The author discusses the overwhelming amount of literature being produced during this time and its impact on the quality of writing. Halsey also delves into the psychological and philosophical themes present in contemporary literature, exploring the deeper meanings and symbolism within popular works. The book is a thought-provoking examination of the literary landscape of the late 1800s, and provides valuable insights into the cultural and intellectual trends of the time.1902. A collection of writings by Halsey, a journalist, who joined the staff of the New York Times as foreign editor and writer of book reviews. He was literary editor of the Times, and assumed charge of the Times Saturday review of books and art when that department was formed. Contents Part I. Phases of the Inundation: The Enormous Output; Causes; Pecuniary Rewards; The Great Unknown; Yellow Journalism in Literature; Courts of Appeal; Impossible Academies; Modern Editing; The Mechanical Side of Books; Librarians and their Influence; The Pathos of a Master's Fate; The Burning Question; Part II. Deep Waters and Main Channels: Books that Live on Through the Years; Writers and Something More; Biographies that are Histories; Fashions in Collecting; Profits in Rare Books; Parkman and Some of his Sources; Scott's Surviving Popularity; Memoirs and Memoir Writers; Burns as an Edinburgh Lion; Pepys, the Little and the Great; Chesterfield the Forgotten and the Remembered; Lord Herbert of Cherbury; and Gibbon's Solitary Grandeur.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.
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- Nombre de pages :
- 264
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781417922055
- Date de parution :
- 25-06-04
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 152 mm x 229 mm
- Poids :
- 390 g
