Project Gutenberg 2004-12-05 Public domain in the USA. 85 Warner, Charles Dudley 1829 1900 The Relation of Literature to Life Biographical sketch by Thomas R. Lounsbury -- The relation of literature to life. Produced by David Widger "The Relation of Literature to Life" by Charles Dudley Warner is a philosophical essay written during the late 19th century. This book explores the profound connections between literature and human existence, arguing that literature is not merely an art form but a fundamental aspect of life itself. Warner posits that literature captures the essence of human experience and serves as a vital source of reflection and moral guidance for society. In the essay, Warner uses allegorical imagery to illustrate the fleeting nature of most literature, describing authors as builders attempting to construct vessels (books) that might endure through time. He reflects on how the majority of these vessels sink or become lost, highlighting the rarity of truly impactful literature. However, Warner also emphasizes the enduring significance of great literary works, stating that they cultivate a deeper understanding of life, inspire aspirations, and provide comfort to humanity. Through examples ranging from the Bible to the works of poets, he illustrates how literature fulfills a higher need in human nature, significantly influencing personal and societal development. Ultimately, his exploration articulates the essential role literature plays in shaping moral consciousness and fostering emotional connections within cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Literature PS Text Browsing: Literature 138728 138670 2024-10-02T06:14:26.155507 2023-10-02T05:56:47.576412 text/html text/html 138721 138663 2024-10-02T06:14:26.380517 2023-10-02T05:56:47.719412 text/html text/html 123123 2024-10-02T06:14:31.840478 application/epub+zip 123609 2024-10-02T06:14:29.257532 application/epub+zip 115302 2024-10-02T06:14:28.119486 application/epub+zip 256407 2024-10-02T06:14:33.863498 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 246782 2024-10-02T06:14:31.182495 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 206123 2022-09-02T07:37:13.925428 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 129063 129056 2024-10-02T06:14:25.898506 2023-10-02T05:56:47.412415 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 128940 2021-01-08T16:40:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 49111 2021-01-08T16:40:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18572 2024-10-02T06:14:33.981471 application/rdf+xml 15306 2024-10-02T06:14:28.661492 image/jpeg 3783 2024-10-02T06:14:28.385477 image/jpeg 121507 2024-10-02T06:14:26.393504 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia