"The Gentleman In Literature" explores the portrayal of gentlemen in various literary works. William A. Quayle examines the characteristics, values, and societal roles attributed to gentlemen as depicted by prominent authors throughout history. This work offers a detailed analysis of how the concept of the gentleman is constructed and presented in literature, reflecting broader cultural ideals and social norms. From classic novels to insightful essays, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the gentleman's evolving representation, making it an essential read for students and enthusiasts of literary criticism and social history.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.