"The Creative Life" by Ludwig Lewisohn is a profound exploration of the role of art and the artist in the modern world. In this collection of insightful essays, Lewisohn examines the fundamental principles of literary expression and the vital necessity of the creative spirit. He argues that true art is not merely a form of entertainment but an essential human endeavor that challenges social conformity and reveals the deeper truths of existence. Throughout the work, Lewisohn addresses the tensions between the individual ...
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"The Creative Life" by Ludwig Lewisohn is a profound exploration of the role of art and the artist in the modern world. In this collection of insightful essays, Lewisohn examines the fundamental principles of literary expression and the vital necessity of the creative spirit. He argues that true art is not merely a form of entertainment but an essential human endeavor that challenges social conformity and reveals the deeper truths of existence. Throughout the work, Lewisohn addresses the tensions between the individual creator and a society often preoccupied with materialism and conventionality. He offers a passionate defense of intellectual freedom and the importance of aesthetic integrity. By analyzing the literature and cultural trends of his time, he provides a timeless meditation on the challenges and triumphs inherent in the pursuit of a meaningful artistic life. "The Creative Life" serves as both a critique of modern civilization and an inspiring manifesto for the preservation of humanistic values. It remains a significant contribution to early 20th-century American literary thought, offering readers a sophisticated understanding of how creativity shapes and is shaped by the world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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210p. A hardcover book in good condition. Ex-library: number painted on spine; mark from label on endpaper; stamp on title page and page edges. Otherwise clean and tight. A collection of literary essays.
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Fine. First edition. Quarter cloth and decorated paper over boards. Minimal wear at the corners, else fine without dustwrapper. Inscribed by the author: "To Wilma Smith Leland very cordially, Ludwig Lewisohn."
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