Project Gutenberg 2004-09-25 Public domain in the USA. 207 Galsworthy, John 1867 1933 Sinjohn, John Studies and Essays: Censorship and Art About censorship — Vague thoughts on art. Produced by David Widger "Studies and Essays: Censorship and Art" by John Galsworthy is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century that explores the intricate relationship between censorship and artistic expression. This thought-provoking work delves into the necessity and implications of censorship in various realms such as literature, drama, art, religion, and politics. Galsworthy argues that while censorship may be perceived as a protective measure for societal comfort, it raises essential questions about freedom, creativity, and the responsibilities attached to artistic endeavors. In the essays, Galsworthy critiques the existing censorship system that primarily targets plays and urges for similar restrictions to be applied across literature, art, and science to safeguard public sensibilities. He posits that the censorship of art forms is crucial to maintain societal decorum, especially considering the mixed audiences in public spaces. Furthermore, he reflects on the nature of art itself, proposing a definition that emphasizes its ability to evoke impersonal emotion and create a harmonious connection between individuals and universal experiences. Through his contemplative style, Galsworthy navigates complex philosophical ideas, questioning the boundaries of artistic freedom and the role of the audience in interpreting art's significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Art Art -- Censorship Art -- Philosophy N PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Art Category: Philosophy & Ethics Nobel Prizes in Literature 85034 2025-10-02T04:41:34.653196 text/html 84855 2025-01-08T02:24:29.576469 text/html 116385 2025-10-02T04:41:39.857231 application/epub+zip 115181 2025-10-02T04:41:37.677235 application/epub+zip 95746 2025-10-02T04:41:36.601209 application/epub+zip 263888 2025-10-02T04:41:41.435174 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 256029 2025-10-02T04:41:39.196234 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 192444 2022-09-02T06:34:31.117444 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 75611 2025-10-02T04:41:34.438228 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 75358 2021-01-01T00:47:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18313 2025-10-02T04:41:41.557163 application/rdf+xml 18204 2025-10-02T04:41:37.082239 image/jpeg 4189 2025-10-02T04:41:36.840198 image/jpeg 29320 2021-01-01T00:47:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 116475 2025-10-02T04:41:34.661221 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