The Importance And Means Of A National Literature

By William Ellery Channing

Book Overview

""The Importance and Means of a National Literature"" is a book written by William Ellery Channing in 1830. In this book, Channing argues that a nation's literature is crucial to its cultural and intellectual development. He believes that literature has the power to shape a nation's identity, values, and beliefs. Channing also explores the ways in which a national literature can be created and sustained, including the role of writers, publishers, and readers. He emphasizes the importance of promoting and supporting local writers and their works, as well as encouraging the translation and dissemination of foreign literature. Channing's book is a call to action for the creation and cultivation of a distinctive American literary tradition. It is a significant contribution to the discourse on the role of literature in shaping national identity and culture.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: 1120890802
• ISBN13: 9781120890801
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"