With The Wits: Shelburne Essays (1919)

By Paul Elmer More

Book Overview

With The Wits: Shelburne Essays (1919) is a collection of essays written by Paul Elmer More, an American essayist and literary critic. The essays cover a range of topics, including literature, philosophy, and politics, and are written in a style that is both erudite and accessible. More draws on the works of great thinkers such as Shakespeare, Plato, and Emerson to explore the nature of human existence and the role of art and literature in shaping our understanding of the world. He also delves into contemporary issues, such as the impact of World War I on society and the rise of modernism in literature. With The Wits: Shelburne Essays is a thought-provoking and engaging read for anyone interested in the intersection of literature, philosophy, 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: 1164031015
• ISBN13: 9781164031017
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"