On the Present State of Literature

By John Stuart Mill

Book Overview

""On The Present State Of Literature"" is a collection of essays written by John Stuart Mill, a prominent philosopher and political economist of the 19th century. The book contains Mill's thoughts on various aspects of literature, including the role of the critic, the importance of literature in society, and the relationship between literature and morality. Mill also discusses the works of several notable authors, such as Shakespeare, Dante, and Goethe, and analyzes their contributions to the literary canon. The essays in this book provide a comprehensive overview of Mill's views on literature and offer valuable insights into the cultural and intellectual climate of the Victorian era. Overall, ""On The Present State Of Literature"" is a thought-provoking and engaging read for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of literature.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Adelphi: January 1924, by John Stuart Mill. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419184385.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: 1425472281
• ISBN13: 9781425472283
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"