Initiation into Literature by Émile Faguet

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Author Faguet, Émile, 1847-1916
Translator Gordon, Home, 1871-1956
Title Initiation into Literature
Note Reading ease score: 45.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Initiation into Literature" by Émile Faguet is a literary guidebook written during the late 19th century. The book is designed to introduce beginners to a broad sweep of literary history, starting from ancient writings and tracing the development of literature through various cultures and epochs, including Indian, Hebraic, Greek, Roman, and medieval literature. Faguet aims to spark curiosity and encourage further study, presenting an organized panorama of literary progress. The beginning of "Initiation into Literature" features a preface by the author outlining his intentions, emphasizing the book's role as a repository for those new to the study of literature. The opening chapters immediately delve into ancient Indian literature, discussing sacred texts like the Vedas, the emergence of Buddhism and its literature, and the famous epics, the Mahabharata and Ramayana. Additionally, Faguet highlights the key characteristics of these works, such as their poetic style, moral teachings, and the inclusion of animals as significant characters—a reflection of the cultural context surrounding Indian literary traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Literature -- History and criticism
Category Text
EBook-No. 8555
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 22, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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