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The empire of letters is extensive and extending. It must be conceded that to write a complete account of literary evolution is a task too great for any one person during a lifetime. It seemed better, therefore, to accomplish a limited work with relative thorough ness rather than to attempt a stupendous undertaking that might never be more than a torso of criticism.
At the outset two plans suggested themselves - to trace the evolution of a single literary type, so far as that is possible with the data at command, or to trace in less detail the successive phases of literature as a whole. After no little hesitation the latter plan com mended itself as preferable. Even if much more intricate, it seemed to hold out greater hope of discerning with reasonable clearness the organic unity of literary evolution, for the internal process is exceedingly complex. It makes the rough places smoother, however, if the general trend of literary processes be indicated without undue intrusion of the inner entanglements of the problem.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book dives into the evolution of literature as a social phenomenon, an anthropological study that accounts for the origin and evolution of literature and its many forms. The author examines literature as practiced in primitive and barbaric tribes, comparing its themes and forms to those of autocratic and democratic societies, drawing out intriguing connections between literature and social and cultural development. The book traces the evolution of literature from oral traditions to written forms, exploring how narrative, lyric, and drama have changed over time. The author argues that literature is a reflection of the human condition, and that by studying its evolution, we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in the world. Through various case studies and cross-cultural comparisons, the book draws parallels between different stages of literary evolution to show how literature has shaped and been shaped by human history and culture. These insights make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, anthropology, or evolution of literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330425800_0
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