Visions & Chimeras

'Visions & Chimeras' is a sophisticated collection of literary essays and critical reflections penned by Prosser Hall Frye, a distinguished voice in the early 20th-century humanist tradition. In this volume, Frye examines the works and spirits of influential thinkers and writers, ranging from the wit of Sheridan and Sterne to the profound contemplations of Montaigne and Pascal. The essays delve into the eternal tension between the visionary ideals of literature and the often illusory nature of human perception-the chimeras that haunt the creative and philosophical mind.Frye’s approach is characterized by a deep reverence for classical standards and a rigorous analysis of the moral and aesthetic foundations of literature. He navigates through various literary landscapes, offering insightful critiques on figures such as Carlyle, Calderon, and Matthew Arnold. Each essay serves as a bridge between the historical context of the author and the timeless questions of human existence. For readers interested in the history of ideas and the evolution of literary taste, 'Visions & Chimeras' offers a lucid and scholarly exploration of the masters of Western prose and drama, highlighting the enduring power of the written word to capture the complexities of the human soul.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.