The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; The Art of Literature by Arthur Schopenhauer

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Author Schopenhauer, Arthur, 1788-1860
Translator Saunders, T. Bailey (Thomas Bailey), 1860-1928
Title The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; The Art of Literature
Note Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents On authorship -- On style -- On the study of Latin -- On men of learning -- On thinking for oneself -- On some forms of literature -- On criticism -- On reputation -- On genius.
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Summary "The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; The Art of Literature" by Arthur Schopenhauer is a collection of essays written in the early 19th century that explores various aspects of literature and authorship. The work reflects Schopenhauer’s philosophical views on writing, style, and the nature of literature itself, emphasizing the complexities and demands of literary creation and the role of the author in society. At the start of the collection, Schopenhauer categorizes authors based on their motivations, contrasting those who write for the subject's sake with those who do so for profit. He critiques the superficiality often found in contemporary literature, stressing that true originality and insight arise from deep personal reflection and thought rather than mere copying or surface-level reading. Schopenhauer argues that real writing comes from an inner truth, and he warns that many modern writers sacrifice clarity and depth in favor of popularity or the whims of the marketplace, ultimately resulting in a degradation of language and literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Subject Literature -- Philosophy
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EBook-No. 10714
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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