Platform Monologues

"Platform Monologues" by T. G. Tucker is a series of early 20th-century speeches where a professor champions the value of studying literature, perhaps at a time when its importance was fading. At the beginning of the book, Tucker builds the foundation for a later, larger conversation about great literary works and the joy of reading. The collection considers the literary "gift", suggesting that understanding what makes literature great boosts our enjoyment of its beauty. The speeches also investigate literary themes, pointing to the impact of Hebraism and Hellenism on culture and writing. The addresses push readers to contemplate not only what literature says, but also the artistry that makes it.