Points of View by Agnes Repplier

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Author Repplier, Agnes, 1855-1950
LoC No. 04013862
Title Points of View
Note Reading ease score: 49.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents A plea for humor -- English love-songs -- Books that have hindered me -- Literary shibboleths -- Fiction in the pulpit -- Pleasure: a heresy -- Esoteric economy -- Scanderbeg -- English railway fiction.
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Summary "Points of View" by Agnes Repplier is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The work reflects on a variety of subjects including literature, humor, and the morality of storytelling, exploring the evolution and implications of these themes in society. Repplier's sharp wit and insightful commentary reveal her contemplative style as she discusses celebrated literary figures, contemporary critiques, and the changing nature of humor and earnestness in writing. The opening of the book introduces the theme of humor, tracing its decline and lamenting its rarity in modern literature. Repplier critiques the serious tone that has overtaken many literary works, suggesting that the joy of mirth has been overshadowed by moral tendencies. She references a range of authors, including Cervantes and Brontë, to illustrate her points, highlighting the tension between entertainment and moral responsibility in literature. As she delves into her concerns, it becomes clear that the essays serve as a plea for a return to light-heartedness and human connection through laughter, setting the stage for her broader explorations in the chapters to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Literature
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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