A thought-provoking speech by Henry Philip Tappan, a prominent philosopher and educator of his time, on the importance of literature and art in shaping human values and society. Tappan argues that the study of literature and art provides a window into the human soul and helps us understand the world around us and our place in it. A timeless message that continues to resonate with readers today and a must-read for anyone interested in the humanities.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 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.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.