"Mere Literature, and Other Essays" by Woodrow Wilson is a collection of writings that questions the importance placed solely on scientific methods of thinking during the late 1800s. These essays consider the role of books and poems in learning, what makes good writing that lasts, and how personal opinions affect writing styles. It starts by suggesting that literature is often seen as unimportant when compared to science. Wilson thinks it's wrong to separate studying literature from truly enjoying it and claims that appreciating literature should come from experiencing it oneself. Genuine works of literature, according to Wilson, capture the essence of their time and show the complicated nature of being human, which goes beyond just studying writing techniques.
Mere literature, and other essays
By Woodrow Wilson
Explore a bygone era where the value of artful expression was weighed against the rise of cold, hard facts, igniting a debate on what truly enriches the mind
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About the AuthorThomas Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of the United States, serving from 1913 to 1921. He was the only Democrat to serve as president during the Progressive Era when Republicans dominated the presidency and legislative branches. As president, Wilson changed the nation's economic policies and led the United States into World War I. He was the leading architect of the League of Nations, and his stance on foreign policy came to be known as Wilsonianism.
Thomas Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of the United States, serving from 1913 to 1921. He was the only Democrat to serve as president during the Progressive Era when Republicans dominated the presidency and legislative branches. As president, Wilson changed the nation's economic policies and led the United States into World War I. He was the leading architect of the League of Nations, and his stance on foreign policy came to be known as Wilsonianism.
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