A Krutch Omnibus: Forty Years of Social and Literary CriticismCompilation of the distinguished critic and naturalist's essays on such diverse topics as morals, the technological age, the lives and work of prominent authors, and the relevance of the humanities. |
Contents
The Genesis of a Mood | 3 |
The Tragic Fallacy | 14 |
Conclusion The Modern Temper | 28 |
Copyright | |
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