In "The Tree of Tradition," Nicholas Hagger explores how writers and thinkers are shaped by preceding traditions. Through personal reflections, Hagger shows the influences on his works across various disciplines and civilizations. His "A New Philosophy of Literature" identifies a key theme: the conflict between Romantic individualism and classical critique of society. Hagger's 60 Universalist works unify all disciplines and humankind, merging Romanticism and Classicism into what he calls Baroque. This book illuminates the traditions behind global literature and details the 109 traditions and 84 influences on Hagger's Universalist writings.