The March of Literature

A survey of world literature, beginning with ancient Egyptian and Chinese literature, as well as the Bible, through classical, Middle Ages, Renaissance, and modern works. In putting together this work, Ford was trying to convey to readers his great love of books; he felt that academicians of the time were trying to cram down their pupils` throats too many dry bones, too many books that had lost their worth as works of literature and had nothing to say to their readers. Ford chose as his examples of lasting literature books that instilled in him, and other artists, a passion for reading. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.