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Delphic Maxim And Theme In English And American Literature From 1775 To 1875

Delphic Maxim And Theme In English And American Literature From 1775 To 1875

Wilkins, Eliza Gregory

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Letters & EssaysFiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1425306101
ISBN13: 9781425306106
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.10 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Delphic Maxim And Theme In English And American Literature From 1775 To 1875 is a book by Eliza Gregory Wilkins that explores the use of Delphic maxims in literature during the period from 1775 to 1875. The book examines how these maxims, which are short and ambiguous statements that are open to interpretation, were used by writers in both England and America to convey moral and philosophical ideas. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the Delphic maxims and their significance in literature, as well as how they were adapted and transformed by different writers to suit their own purposes. It covers a wide range of literary genres, including poetry, fiction, and non-fiction, and includes examples from well-known writers such as William Wordsworth, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. The book also explores the cultural and historical context in which these writers were working, and how their use of Delphic maxims reflects the broader cultural and intellectual trends of their time. It argues that the use of these maxims was not just a literary device, but also a way for writers to engage with the moral and philosophical debates of their day.Overall, Delphic Maxim And Theme In English And American Literature From 1775 To 1875 provides a fascinating insight into the use of Delphic maxims in literature during a key period in English and American literary history. It will be of interest to scholars and students of literature, as well as anyone interested in the cultural and intellectual history of this period.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Delphic Maxims in Literature, by Eliza Gregory Wilkins. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594238.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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