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Talks on the study of literature.

by Arlo Bates

Level C1 · AdvancedClassics20 chapters
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About this book

Explore the essence of literature as an art form, uncovering how written works express human emotions and forge connections between minds. Delve into the foundations of literary appreciation and the standards that shape our tastes and understanding.

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Contents

20 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02I WHAT LITERATURE IS
03II LITERARY EXPRESSION
04III THE STUDY OF LITERATURE
05IV WHY WE STUDY LITERATURE
06V FALSE METHODS
07VI METHODS OF STUDY
08VII THE LANGUAGE OF LITERATURE
09VIII THE INTANGIBLE LANGUAGE
10IX THE CLASSICS
11X THE VALUE OF THE CLASSICS
12XI THE GREATER CLASSICS

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