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Sir William Temple's Essays On Ancient And Modern Learning And On Poetry (1909)

Sir William Temple's Essays On Ancient And Modern Learning And On Poetry (1909)

Spingarn, Joel Elias

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ISBN10: 1163884650
ISBN13: 9781163884652
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 98
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sir William Temple's Essays on Ancient and Modern Learning and on Poetry, edited by Joel Elias Spingarn and published in 1909, is a collection of essays written by Sir William Temple, a 17th-century English diplomat, statesman, and writer. The book includes Temple's thoughts on various topics related to learning and poetry, including his views on the education system, the role of ancient and modern learning in society, and the significance of poetry in human life. The essays provide a glimpse into the mind of a prominent figure from the past and offer valuable insights into the intellectual and cultural landscape of the 17th century. Spingarn's editorial notes and introduction provide context and background information that help readers understand the significance of Temple's work and its relevance to contemporary discussions about education, literature, and culture. Overall, Sir William Temple's Essays on Ancient and Modern Learning and on Poetry is a rich and fascinating collection of essays that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of ideas and the development of intellectual thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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