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The Social Criticism Of Literature (1916)

The Social Criticism Of Literature (1916)

Buck, Gertrude

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ISBN10: 116192373X
ISBN13: 9781161923735
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.61
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Social Criticism of Literature, written by Gertrude Buck in 1916, is a book that explores the relationship between literature and society. Buck argues that literature is not only a reflection of society but also a tool for social criticism and change. She asserts that literature should be used to expose social injustices and to promote social reform. Buck examines various literary works, including novels, plays, and poems, to demonstrate how they can be used as vehicles for social criticism. She also discusses the role of the author in society and the responsibility they have to use their platform to address social issues. Throughout the book, Buck provides historical and cultural context to support her arguments. She discusses the impact of industrialization, urbanization, and immigration on society and how these changes are reflected in literature. Overall, The Social Criticism of Literature is a thought-provoking analysis of the relationship between literature and society. Buck's arguments are still relevant today and provide insight into the power of literature as a tool for social change.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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