The Passion For Reality (1910)

By Doremus Scudder and Scudder Doremus

Book Overview

The Passion For Reality is a book written by Doremus Scudder and first published in 1910. The book is a collection of essays that explore the themes of art, literature, and culture. Scudder, a prominent literary critic and editor, offers his thoughts on the importance of realism in art and literature, and argues that artists and writers should strive to depict the world as it really is, rather than relying on romanticized or idealized versions of reality.The essays in the book cover a wide range of topics, including the works of famous writers such as Shakespeare, Dickens, and Tolstoy, as well as the art of the Renaissance and the Impressionists. Scudder also discusses the role of the artist in society, and the ways in which art can be used to promote social and political change.Throughout the book, Scudder emphasizes the importance of truth and authenticity in art and literature, and argues that these qualities are essential for creating works that are both meaningful and enduring. The Passion For Reality is a thought-provoking and insightful work that continues to be relevant to contemporary discussions about the role of art and literature in society.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: 1167179684
• ISBN13: 9781167179686
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"