Beacon Lights of History, Volume 13: Great Writers : Dr Lord's Uncompleted Plan, Supplemented with Essays by Emerson, Macaulay, Hedge, and Mercer Adam

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lord, John, 1810-1894

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Beacon Lights of History, Volume 13: Great Writers" by John Lord is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume serves as a collection of essays that reflect on the lives and influences of major literary figures such as Rousseau, Sir Walter Scott, Lord Byron, and others. The author aims to explore the connections between these writers and the social, political, and artistic movements of their time, shedding light on their contributions to literature and society. The opening of the work introduces the structure and purpose of the collection that follows. A preface establishes this volume as the culmination of John Lord's lectures, specifically focusing on "Great Writers," while acknowledging the contributions of others like Emerson and Macaulay to complete the narrative. The initial section discusses Jean Jacques Rousseau, emphasizing the dichotomy between his radical ideas and the more conservative views of Edmund Burke. The author elaborates on Rousseau's character, educational background, and significant works, illustrating how his theories, though often radical and controversial, had established a lasting impact on political philosophy and education. Lord presents Rousseau as a complex figure, whose influence, marked by contradictions and moral dilemmas, reveals the intricate relationship between literature, personal experiences, and societal changes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-01-01