“Nature and society are so replete with startling contrasts that wit often consists in the mere statement and comparison of facts, as when Hume says that the ancient Muscovites wedded their wives with a whip instead of a ring.”
Quote by Edwin Percy Whipple
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Literature and life, lects
This book compiles a series of lectures that delve into the profound connections between literary works and the realities of human life. The lectures likely examine various literary themes, authors, and their relevance to contemporary experiences. more
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