Literature And Life

"Literature and Life" captures the inaugural lecture of the Linden-Kent Memorial School of English Literature at the University of Virginia. Delivered by Charles William Kent and William Mynn Thornton, this volume reflects the enduring value placed on literary study and its integral connection to the broader human experience. It presents a snapshot of early 20th-century academic thought on the role of literature in shaping individuals and society. Explore the foundational principles that guided the establishment of this influential school and discover the insights of its founding scholars.

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