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

By Eliza Gregory Wilkins

Book Overview

""Delphic Maxim And Theme In English And American Literature From 1775 To 1875"" is a literary analysis book written by Eliza Gregory Wilkins. The book provides an in-depth examination of the Delphic maxim, which is a principle derived from ancient Greek wisdom and philosophy. The maxim emphasizes the importance of self-knowledge and the pursuit of truth in achieving personal growth and fulfillment.The author explores how this maxim has been incorporated into English and American literature from 1775 to 1875, a period of significant cultural and social change. Through a series of case studies, Wilkins examines how different authors have used the Delphic maxim as a theme in their works, and how it has influenced their writing style and narrative structure.The book covers a wide range of literary works, including novels, poetry, and essays, and includes analysis of works by well-known authors such as Jane Austen, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Edgar Allan Poe. Wilkins also examines lesser-known works by female and African American writers, providing a more comprehensive view of the literary landscape of the time.Overall, ""Delphic Maxim And Theme In English And American Literature From 1775 To 1875"" is a detailed and insightful analysis of the influence of ancient Greek philosophy on English and American literature during a period of significant cultural change. It will be of interest to scholars and students of literature, philosophy, and cultural studies.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162864478
• ISBN13: 9781162864471
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"