Literature in the Making, by Some of Its Makers by Joyce Kilmer

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Editor Kilmer, Joyce, 1886-1918
LoC No. 17013416
Title Literature in the Making, by Some of Its Makers
Note Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents War stops literature / William Dean Howells -- The joys of the poor / Kathleen Norris -- National prosperity and art / Booth Tarkington -- Romanticism and American humor / Montague Glass -- The "movies" benefit literature / Rex Beach -- What is genius? by Robert W. Chambers -- Deterioration of the short story / James Lane Allen -- Some harmful influences / Harry Leon Wilson -- The passing of the snob / Edward S. Martin -- Commercializing the sex instinct / Robert Herrick -- Sixteen don'ts for poets / Arthur Guiterman -- Magazines cheapen fiction / George Barr McCutcheon -- Business incompatible with art / Frank H. Spearman -- The novel must go / Will N. Harben -- Literature in the colleges / John Erskine -- City life versus literature / John Burroughs -- "Evasive idealism" in literature / Ellen Glasgow -- "Chocolate fudge" in the magazine / Fannie Hurst -- The new spirit in poetry / Amy Lowell -- A new definition of poetry / Edwin Arlington Robinson -- Let poetry be free / Josephine Preston Peabody -- The heresy of supermanism / Charles Rann Kennedy -- The masque and democracy / Percy MacKaye.
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Summary "Literature in the Making, by Some of Its Makers" by Joyce Kilmer is a collection of literary essays written in the early 20th century. This work presents a series of interviews and discussions with notable authors of the time, exploring their thoughts on writing, the impact of war on literature, and the evolution of the literary landscape. The book likely delves into the challenges and philosophies of various writers, providing insights into the creative process and the state of literature during a pivotal era. The opening of the text introduces Kilmer's purpose in bridging the gap between literary theory and practice. He outlines his approach in gathering informal statements from established authors, revealing their experiences and philosophies regarding their craft. This initial section sets the tone for a broader discussion, featuring perspectives on topics such as the relationship between war and creativity, the role of women in literature, and the influence of commercial interests on artistic expression. Kilmer establishes a dialogue with these authors that aims to humanize them, highlighting their struggles, ideals, and the societal contexts they navigate in their work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Authors, American
Subject American literature -- History and criticism
Category Text
EBook-No. 34313
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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