Literary Ethics: A Study in the Growth of the Literary Conscience - Hardcover

Literary Ethics : A Study in the Growth of the Literary Conscience

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Literary Ethics: A Study in the Growth of the Literary Conscience' offers a profound examination of the moral standards and intellectual integrity governing the world of letters. H. M. Paull provides a detailed historical survey of how the concept of the 'literary conscience' has evolved, addressing the shifts in societal expectations regarding authorship and creativity. The work explores a wide range of topics, including the history of plagiarism, the ethics of literary forgery, and the development of copyright laws.The study investigates the ethical dilemmas encountered by writers across different eras, from the use of pseudonyms and the practice of anonymous reviewing to the responsibilities of biographers and historians. By analyzing the fine line between influence and theft, Paull illuminates the gradual formalization of literary property and the rising importance of authenticity in the arts. This volume is an essential resource for understanding the historical development of professional ethics in writing, providing valuable insights into the cultural and legal frameworks that protect and define creative work. It stands as a significant contribution to the study of the literary profession and the enduring values of honesty and originality in human expression.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 may 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. Artikel-Nr. 9781025805924

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