Delphic Maxim And Theme In 18th Century Literature

By Eliza Gregory Wilkins

Book Overview

The book ""Delphic Maxim and Theme in 18th Century Literature"" by Eliza Gregory Wilkins is a comprehensive study of the use of Delphic maxims in literature during the 18th century. The author examines the origins and meanings of these maxims, which were originally attributed to the ancient Greek oracle at Delphi, and how they were used by writers of the time to convey moral and ethical messages in their works. Through close analysis of a range of literary works, including novels, essays, and poems, Wilkins demonstrates how Delphic maxims were used by writers such as Samuel Johnson, Alexander Pope, and Laurence Sterne to address issues such as virtue, vice, and human nature. The book also explores the wider cultural context in which these works were produced, including the rise of the Enlightenment and the emergence of new ideas about morality and ethics.Overall, ""Delphic Maxim and Theme in 18th Century Literature"" provides a fascinating insight into the use of ancient wisdom in literature during a period of great social and intellectual change. It will be of interest to scholars and students of literature, philosophy, and cultural history.THIS 24 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425306098
• ISBN13: 9781425306090
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"