Inspiration Considered As A Trend (1896)

By Paul Meshanko

Book Overview

Inspiration Considered As A Trend is a book written by Daniel Worcester Faunce and published in 1896. The book is an exploration of the concept of inspiration and how it has been perceived throughout history. Faunce examines the various ways in which inspiration has been understood, from divine inspiration to artistic inspiration, and how it has been used to explain the creative process.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of inspiration. Faunce begins by examining the idea of divine inspiration, looking at how it has been used in religious contexts to explain the origin of holy texts and the prophetic visions of religious figures. He then moves on to explore the idea of artistic inspiration, looking at how artists have used the concept to explain their creative process and the origin of their ideas.Throughout the book, Faunce draws on examples from literature, art, and religion to illustrate his points. He also considers the role of inspiration in science and philosophy, looking at how it has been used to explain scientific discoveries and philosophical insights.Overall, Inspiration Considered As A Trend is a thought-provoking exploration of a complex and multifaceted concept. It offers insights into the history of inspiration and its many different meanings, and is sure to be of interest to anyone interested in the creative process, religion, or philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166038939
• ISBN13: 9781166038939
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"