Ephemera Critica; Or, Plain Truths About Current Literature

"Ephemera Critica; Or, Plain Truths About Current Literature" by John Churton Collins is a study from the 1800s that looks closely at the books being written then and how they fit into how universities were teaching students. The writer thinks that literature isn't as organized or respected as science and urges for changes in how literature is taught. He points out that schools don't always have clear rules or expectations for literature, which is hurting both the quality of writing and how people see it. Collins uses his writing to protest this situation, aiming to show what's wrong with current book reviews and why there's a big need for better literature education that includes old and important texts.