Delphic Maxim And Theme In English And American Literature From 1775 To 1875 - Hardcover

""Delphic Maxim And Theme In English And American Literature From 1775 To 1875"" is a comprehensive literary analysis by Eliza Gregory Wilkins. The book explores the influence of the Delphic maxims, a set of ancient Greek aphorisms, on English and American literature from the late 18th to the late 19th century. Wilkins examines how these maxims, which were inscribed on the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, were interpreted and incorporated into the works of writers such as William Wordsworth, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Henry David Thoreau. She also explores how these maxims influenced the themes and motifs of literature during this time period, including the idea of self-discovery and the pursuit of knowledge.The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific themes, such as ""The Delphic Maxim of Know Thyself"" and ""The Delphic Maxim of Nothing in Excess."" Each chapter includes in-depth analysis of literary works that exemplify the theme, as well as historical context and cultural influences.Overall, ""Delphic Maxim And Theme In English And American Literature From 1775 To 1875"" provides a fascinating exploration of the enduring influence of ancient Greek philosophy on literature and culture in the Western world.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Delphic Maxims in Literature, by Eliza Gregory Wilkins. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594238.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.