The Red Pagan (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Stephens, A. G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1331680395 ISBN 13: 9781331680390

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

What makes a book powerful? A clear, engaging look at how literature earns force, value, and lasting presence.

This thoughtful collection examines how we judge literature beyond dictionaries and labels. It argues that literature is the human mind’s effective manifestation in written language, and it asks how much force a work must exert to endure. Through accessible discussion and examples, the book guides readers to consider how taste, culture, and time shape what counts as literature.

• Define literature in practical terms and see how force, reach, and duration matter.
• Explore how readers’ preferences influence what survives and what fades.
• Compare classic and modern works to understand why some authors endure.
• Learn a framework for evaluating writing that you can apply to any book.

Ideal for readers of literary criticism, philosophy of literature, and general readers curious about why some books stay with us long after publication. This edition offers a clear pathway to thinking about literature’s power without requiring advanced theory, making it accessible to a broad audience.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1331680395
• ISBN 13: 9781331680390
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 210
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