Essays And Studies: Educational And Literary

""Essays and Studies: Educational and Literary"" is a collection of writings by Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve, an American classical scholar and educator. The book is divided into two parts, with the first half focusing on educational topics such as the importance of language study, the role of the teacher, and the value of a liberal arts education. The second half of the book is dedicated to literary studies, with essays on topics such as Greek tragedy, Shakespeare, and the influence of German literature on American writers. Throughout the book, Gildersleeve's writing is characterized by a deep knowledge of classical literature and a commitment to the importance of education and intellectual inquiry. This collection provides a valuable insight into the mind of a prominent scholar and educator of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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.