Essays In Criticism By Matthew Arnold

von Matthew Arnold

528 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Essays in Criticism by Matthew Arnold is a collection of literary criticism essays written by Arnold during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains Arnold's critical essays on various literary works, while the second part focuses on his views on the role of the critic in society. Arnold's essays are known for their insightful analysis and eloquent prose, and he covers a wide range of literary genres, including poetry, drama, and fiction. He provides detailed critiques of authors such as William Shakespeare, John Keats, and Percy Bysshe Shelley, and offers his own interpretations of their works. In the second part of the book, Arnold discusses the importance of criticism in society, arguing that it plays a vital role in shaping public opinion and promoting cultural values. He also emphasizes the need for critics to be objective and impartial in their evaluations, and to avoid the pitfalls of personal bias and subjectivity. Overall, Essays in Criticism by Matthew Arnold is a seminal work in the field of literary criticism, and remains a valuable resource for students and scholars of literature. It offers a unique perspective on the role of the critic in society, and provides insightful analysis of some of the greatest literary works of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Anthologien (nicht Lyrik)
• ISBN: 9781430458494
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.01.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC