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Roosevelt, Theodore
1858
1919
United States President (1901-1909)
Roosevelt, Teddy
13020807
History as literature, and other essays
$aNew York :$bCharles Scribner's Sons, $c1913.
History as literature -- Biological analogies in history -- The world movement -- Citizenship in a republic -- The thraldom of names -- Productive scholarship -- Dante and the Bowery -- The foundations of the nineteenth century -- The search for truth in a reverent spirit -- The ancient Irish sagas -- An art exhibition.
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"History as Literature and Other Essays" by Theodore Roosevelt is a collection of essays and addresses written in the early 20th century. The work explores the interconnections between history, literature, and science, arguing for a more expansive view of literature that encompasses historical writing and its importance in civic education and culture. Roosevelt presents a passionate defense of the literary quality in historical narratives and addresses, emphasizing that true history should not only be factual but also engaging and expressive. At the start of this work, Roosevelt sets the tone by introducing his main thesis: that history should be regarded as a form of literature, and this assertion leads him into a critical discussion on the relationship between literary expression, imaginative power, and the presentation of historical facts. He contends that while accurate research is necessary for writing history, it must also be articulated in a way that captivates the audience. Roosevelt uses examples from various historical contexts to illustrate how the combination of factual rigor and literary flair enriches the understanding of history, and he advocates for the inclusion of vivid storytelling to convey the human experience in the past. This opening portion serves as a robust introduction to the larger arguments and themes that he will further explore throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/historyasliterat0000roos
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History -- Philosophy
Speeches, addresses, etc., American
American essays -- 20th century
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 -- Views on history
Presidents -- United States -- Views on history
Presidents -- United States -- Intellectual life
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