Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches

On reading in relation to literature

Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904· 2 chapters· 7,804 words

As the term approaches its close, I wish to keep my promise regarding a series of lectures relating to literary life and work, to be given independently of texts or authorities, and to represent, as far as possible, the results of practical experience among the makers of liter...

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1. Part 1

As the term approaches its close, I wish to keep my promise regarding a series of lectures relating to literary life and work, to be given independently of texts or authorities,...

2. Part 2

This does not mean that the authors of such books could have preconceived the entire range and depth of that which they put into their work. Great art works unconsciously withou...