The Mystery of Metropolisville

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Author: Edward Eggleston ISBN: 9781465528216
Publisher: Library of Alexandria Publication: March 8, 2015
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Edward Eggleston
ISBN: 9781465528216
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Publication: March 8, 2015
Imprint:
Language: English
A novel should be The truest of Books. It partakes in a certain sense of The nature of both history and art. It needs to be true to human nature in its permanent and essential qualities, and it should truthfully represent some specific and temporary manifestation of human nature: that is, some form of society. It has been objected that I have copied life too closely, but it seems to me that The work to be done just now, is to represent The forms and spirit of our own life, and thus free ourselves from habitual imitation of that which is foreign. I have wished to make my stories of value as a contribution to The history of civilization in America. If it be urged that this is not The highest function, I reply that it is just now The most necessary function of this kind of literature. of The value of These stories as works of art, Others must judge; but I shall have The satisfaction of knowing that I have at least rendered one substantial though humble service to our literature, if I have portrayed correctly certain forms of American life and manners.
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A novel should be The truest of Books. It partakes in a certain sense of The nature of both history and art. It needs to be true to human nature in its permanent and essential qualities, and it should truthfully represent some specific and temporary manifestation of human nature: that is, some form of society. It has been objected that I have copied life too closely, but it seems to me that The work to be done just now, is to represent The forms and spirit of our own life, and thus free ourselves from habitual imitation of that which is foreign. I have wished to make my stories of value as a contribution to The history of civilization in America. If it be urged that this is not The highest function, I reply that it is just now The most necessary function of this kind of literature. of The value of These stories as works of art, Others must judge; but I shall have The satisfaction of knowing that I have at least rendered one substantial though humble service to our literature, if I have portrayed correctly certain forms of American life and manners.

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