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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: 1169185770
ISBN13: 9781169185777
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The book Delphic Maxim And Theme In English And American Literature From 1775 To 1875 by Eliza Gregory Wilkins is a comprehensive study of the use of Delphic maxim and theme in English and American literature during the period from 1775 to 1875. The author examines the ways in which writers of this era incorporated the Delphic maxim, which is a statement of wise advice or a moral principle, into their works. The book explores the themes of self-knowledge, self-reliance, and individualism that are often associated with the Delphic maxim, and how they were reflected in the literature of the time.Through a detailed analysis of various literary works, including novels, essays, and poetry, the author demonstrates how the Delphic maxim and its associated themes were used by writers to comment on the social, political, and cultural issues of their time. The book also explores the influence of ancient Greek literature and philosophy on English and American writers, and how this influence was reflected in the use of the Delphic maxim and its associated themes.Overall, Delphic Maxim And Theme In English And American Literature From 1775 To 1875 provides a fascinating insight into the literary traditions of the English and American cultures during a significant period of history. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of literature, philosophy, and culture.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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