Project Gutenberg 2005-11-14 Public domain in the USA. 89 Smith, Horace 1836 1922 Interludes being Two Essays, a Story, and Some Verses Transcribed from the 1892 Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price "Interludes" by Horace Smith is a collection of essays, a short story, and verses written in the late 19th century. The opening portion features one of the essays focused on the theme of criticism, examining its significance and the various aspects that constitute fair critique. Through an analytical lens, Smith reflects on the nature of criticism, its often negative reception by subjects of critique, and the societal implications of poor judgment in both art and moral actions. The beginning of this work introduces the essay on criticism, where the author discusses the crucial role of forming accurate judgments in society. Smith argues that rampant ignorance towards what constitutes quality can lead to the proliferation of mediocrity in literature and art. He skillfully analyzes the reasons for the ambivalence towards criticism and urges readers to foster a more discerning appreciation of creative works, using examples from notable literary figures and the arts to bolster his points. This opening sets a tone of thoughtful reflection, raising fundamental questions about the responsibilities of critics and audiences alike in the realm of judgment and taste. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Poetry Essays Short stories PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 266534 2025-07-07T09:46:17.285942 text/html 274836 2020-12-12T21:52:25 text/html 171590 2025-07-07T09:46:23.507899 application/epub+zip 171708 2025-07-07T09:46:19.446945 application/epub+zip 171708 2025-07-07T09:46:18.144919 application/epub+zip 291213 2025-07-07T09:46:26.196899 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 268610 2025-07-07T09:46:22.508921 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 257558 2022-09-08T09:03:59.141052 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 240279 2025-07-07T09:46:16.805957 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 240117 2020-12-12T21:52:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18675 2025-07-07T09:46:26.313885 application/rdf+xml 10591 2025-07-07T09:46:18.638914 image/jpeg 2750 2025-07-07T09:46:18.388951 image/jpeg 100528 2020-12-12T21:52:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 95292 2020-12-12T21:52:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 161764 2025-07-07T09:46:17.306935 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