As I Like It

'As I Like It' is a charming and insightful collection of essays by the renowned literary critic and Yale professor William Lyon Phelps. This work captures the intellectual and cultural zeitgeist of the early 1920s through a series of conversational and deeply personal reflections on the world of letters. Phelps, celebrated for his unique ability to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and the general reader, offers a delightful range of commentary on books, the theatre, and the broader art of living.In this volume, Phelps engages with his audience through an informal tone that makes complex literary discussions both accessible and engaging. The collection spans a wide variety of topics, from the merits of contemporary novelists and poets to poignant personal anecdotes and observations on the changing social landscape. His infectious enthusiasm for literature shines through every page, making 'As I Like It' a testament to the joy of reading and the enduring value of critical appreciation. As a significant piece of American literary history, this work provides readers with a window into the mind of one of the era’s most beloved educators and cultural commentators, reminding us of the timeless nature of thoughtful discourse.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.