Literary Essays is a collection of essays written by William G. T. Shedd, a prominent American theologian and scholar, and published in 1878. The book is a collection of essays on various literary topics, including the works of Shakespeare, Milton, and Dante, as well as discussions on the nature of literature and the role of the writer. Shedd's essays are characterized by their erudition and depth of analysis, as well as their clear and elegant prose...