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By-ways of Literature; or, Essays on old Things and new, in the Customs, Education, Character, Literature, and Language of the English-speaking People

By-ways of Literature; or, Essays on old Things and new, in the Customs, Education, Character, Literature, and Language of the English-speaking People

David Hilton Wheeler

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Hutson Street Press
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2025
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Literatura: historia y crítica
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9781024094268
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“By-ways of Literature” is a collection of essays by David Hilton Wheeler, exploring various facets of English-speaking culture. Published in 1883, the essays delve into the customs, education, character, literature, and language that define the English-speaking people. Wheeler offers insightful commentary on both old and new aspects of these cultural elements, providing a historical perspective on their evolution. The essays examine topics ranging from literary traditions to social norms, offering readers a glimpse into the intellectual landscape of the late 19th century. Wheeler’s observations on education and language provide valuable context for understanding the development of these essential components of society. This collection serves as a mirror reflecting the values and preoccupations of a bygone era, offering insights that remain relevant today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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