"Literature and Ethics" is a thought-provoking inaugural lecture delivered at the University College of Wales on October 5, 1906, by Charles Harold Herford. This essay delves into the intricate relationship between literature and moral philosophy, exploring how literary works reflect and influence ethical considerations. Herford's lecture offers insights into the enduring power of literature to shape our understanding of right and wrong, and its role in the ongoing discourse of ethical thought.This lecture provides a valuable contribution to the fields of literary criticism and moral philosophy, making it an essential read for scholars and anyone interested in the intersection of art and ethics. Herford's work remains relevant for its exploration of timeless themes and its engagement with fundamental questions about the human condition.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 will 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.