On Contemporary Literature

"On Contemporary Literature" is a profound and insightful collection of essays by the influential American critic Stuart Pratt Sherman. In this work, Sherman examines the literary landscape of the early 20th century, offering critical evaluations of major figures such as H.G. Wells, Arnold Bennett, Henry James, and George Moore. He navigates the tensions between traditionalism and the rising tide of modernism, advocating for a humanistic approach to letters and culture.Through a series of incisive chapters, Sherman explores the aesthetic and moral dimensions of modern prose and poetry. He challenges the prevailing trends of his day, providing a robust defense of the classics while engaging deeply with the creative output of his contemporaries. His prose is marked by clarity, intellectual rigor, and a commitment to the idea that literature should serve as a reflection of human character and societal values.This volume serves as an essential document for readers interested in the history of literary criticism and the evolution of modern thought. "On Contemporary Literature" remains a valuable resource for understanding the transition into the modern era and the critical debates that shaped the 20th-century canon.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 324, Paperback, Tradd Street Press