The Morals Of Literature

By Frances Power Cobbe

Book Overview

The Morals of Literature is a book written by Frances Power Cobbe, an Irish writer, social reformer, and women's rights activist. The book explores the relationship between literature and morality, arguing that literature has a significant impact on shaping our moral values and beliefs. Cobbe argues that literature can serve as a powerful tool for promoting ethical behavior and social justice, but it can also be used to perpetuate harmful stereotypes and reinforce oppressive social norms.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of literature and morality. In the first section, Cobbe discusses the role of literature in shaping our moral sensibilities, arguing that literature has the power to inspire empathy, compassion, and a sense of social responsibility. She also explores the ways in which literature can be used to promote ethical behavior, highlighting the importance of literary works that challenge social norms and offer alternative visions of the world.In the second section, Cobbe examines the moral implications of different literary genres, including poetry, drama, and fiction. She argues that each genre has its own unique capacity to influence our moral beliefs and attitudes, and she offers examples of literary works that have had a profound impact on social and political movements throughout history.Throughout the book, Cobbe emphasizes the importance of using literature as a tool for social change. She argues that literature has the power to challenge oppressive social structures and promote a more just and equitable society. The Morals of Literature is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the relationship between literature and morality, and it remains relevant to contemporary debates about the role of art and literature in shaping our moral values and beliefs.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Studies New and Old of Ethical and Social Subjects, by Frances Power Cobbe. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417930675.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425467016
• ISBN13: 9781425467012
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"