Ephemera Critica: Or Plain Truths About Current Literature (1902)

By John Churton Collins

Book Overview

Ephemera Critica: Or Plain Truths About Current Literature is a book written by John Churton Collins and published in 1902. The book is a collection of essays that critique contemporary literature and literary criticism. Collins, a prominent literary critic of his time, offers his opinions on various writers and their works, including William Shakespeare, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Thomas Carlyle. He also discusses the state of literary criticism and the role of the critic in society. The book is written in a straightforward and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers. Ephemera Critica provides a valuable insight into the literary culture of the early 20th century and remains a relevant text for anyone interested in literature and literary criticism.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: 1164635557
• ISBN13: 9781164635550
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"