Project Gutenberg 2004-09-24 Public domain in the USA. 166 Galsworthy, John 1867 1933 Sinjohn, John Studies and Essays: Concerning Letters A novelist's allegory -- Some platitudes concerning drama -- Meditation on finality -- Wanted: Schooling -- On our dislike of things as they are -- The windlestraw. Produced by David Widger "Studies and Essays: Concerning Letters" by John Galsworthy is a collection of essays and meditations written in the early 20th century. The book comprises reflective and analytical pieces that delve into various aspects of literature, drama, and the writer's role, highlighting the moral and philosophical implications entwined in creative expression. Galsworthy's work provides a profound exploration of the intricacies involved in literary creation and societal perceptions of art. In this collection, Galsworthy touches on themes such as the morality in drama, the nature of existence, and the responsibilities of the artist towards their audience. One of the standout essays, "A Novelist's Allegory," presents a narrative about an old man with a lantern, metaphorically examining the role of artists in illuminating truth for society, even when the revelations may be unsettling. Other pieces, like "Some Platitudes Concerning Drama," critique contemporary theater and advocate for a more genuine portrayal of life. Galsworthy's keen insights challenge readers to think critically about literature's purpose and the artist's duty, making this an essential read for those interested in the intersections of art, ethics, and the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English essays PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Nobel Prizes in Literature 112460 2025-10-02T04:41:41.844196 text/html 112281 2025-01-08T02:24:37.845419 text/html 125794 2025-10-02T04:41:47.192163 application/epub+zip 125639 2025-10-02T04:41:44.812209 application/epub+zip 105323 2025-10-02T04:41:43.727179 application/epub+zip 278181 2025-10-02T04:41:48.960167 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 267040 2025-10-02T04:41:46.545188 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 207921 2022-09-02T06:34:38.046518 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 100671 2025-10-02T04:41:41.621182 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 100417 2021-01-01T00:47:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17068 2025-10-02T04:41:49.083125 application/rdf+xml 17788 2025-10-02T04:41:44.222149 image/jpeg 4077 2025-10-02T04:41:43.971174 image/jpeg 39390 2021-01-01T00:47:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 125377 2025-10-02T04:41:41.854185 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