Project Gutenberg 2003-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 177 Lewes, George Henry 1817 1878 Lewes, G. H. (George Henry) Lawrence, Slingsby The Principles of Success in Literature "The Principles of Success in Literature" by George Henry Lewes is a treatise on literary theory written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the foundational elements that contribute to success in writing, focusing on the interplay between literature and social progress, and the attributes that foster literary excellence. Lewes aims to dissect various principles that lead to success in literature, seeking to provide a framework for aspiring writers. The opening of this work introduces the idea that literature serves as both a reflection and a catalyst for social evolution, highlighting the importance of thought and the pursuit of knowledge. Lewes discusses how societal complexity demands a literary response, asserting that true literary success is deeply rooted in sincerity, authenticity, and skillful expression. He firmly states that insight—distinct mental vision—is crucial for any writer, as it allows them to present their unique experiences authentically. Throughout his exposition, he underscores the necessity for writers to draw from their own experiences rather than merely reproducing the experiences of others, establishing a clear distinction between genuine creation and mere imitation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Style, Literary Authorship PN Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Journalism/Media/Writing 286289 2025-07-05T03:32:16.166528 text/html 286109 286110 2024-11-05T04:48:48.738925 2023-10-05T05:42:30.144716 text/html text/html 183550 2025-07-05T03:32:22.222469 application/epub+zip 186335 2025-07-05T03:32:19.055475 application/epub+zip 168105 2025-07-05T03:32:17.964481 application/epub+zip 358960 2025-07-05T03:32:24.784465 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 346875 2025-07-05T03:32:21.563458 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 316763 2022-09-05T07:57:17.114307 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 272150 2025-07-05T03:32:15.788509 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 252377 2024-10-28T17:48:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16882 2025-07-05T03:32:24.955432 application/rdf+xml 15848 2025-07-05T03:32:18.462474 image/jpeg 3663 2025-07-05T03:32:18.212481 image/jpeg 181699 2025-07-05T03:32:16.189494 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia