The Art of Literature

Written by Arthur Schopenhauer

Narrated by Mark Meadows

Arthur Schopenhauer’s The Art of Literature is a lively, illuminating and brutally honest collection of essays on literary style and values, writers and critics, and the nature of genius. The volume is comprised of eight chapters: On Authorship, On Style, On the Study of Latin, On Men of Learning, On Thinking for Oneself, On Criticism, On Reputation and On Genius. Schopenhauer advises seclusion and independent thought, criticises Pliny’s reading habits, and explains the pitfalls of certain schools of thought and even virtues like modesty. His thought-provoking arguments, caustic wit and accessible style make this a must for any aspiring writer.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks
• Release date: Dec 1, 2019
• ISBN: 9781781981306

Arthur Schopenhauer

Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860) entwickelte eine Philosophie, die zeitgenössische Annahmen der Erkenntnistheorie, Metaphysik, Ästhetik und Ethik richtungsweisend und vorgreifend mit empiristischen, hermeneutischen und phänomenologischen Elementen verbindet. Sein Denken wirkt weit über die Philosophie hinaus in Literatur, Musik und Bildender Kunst.

Reviews for The Art of Literature

[S R Thompson · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I've always liked this pessimist. In this short treatise, he does seem go to excess in making his statement.