Project Gutenberg 2004-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 122 Arnold, Matthew 1822 1888 Johnson, William Savage 1877 1942 13019472 Selections from the Prose Works of Matthew Arnold Theories of Literature and Criticism: 1. Poetry and the Classics (1853) 2. the Function of Criticism at the Present Time (1864) 3. the Study of Poetry (1880) 4. Literature and Science (1882) -- Literary Criticism: 1. Heinrich Heine (1863) 2. Marcus Aurelius (1863) 3. the Contribution of the Celts to English Literature (1866) 4. George Sand (1877) 5. Wordsworth (1879) -- Social and Political Studies: 1. Sweetness and Light (1867) 2. Hebraism and Hellenism (1867) 3. Equality (1878). Produced by Charles Franks, Carol David and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Selections from the Prose Works of Matthew Arnold" by Matthew Arnold is a collection of essays and critical writings compiled and edited in the early 20th century. This anthology aims to showcase Arnold's perspectives on various subjects, including literary criticism, culture, and social issues, although it notably omits his religious writings. Arnold's work often reflects his intellectual engagement with the themes of culture and humanization, underscoring the significance of criticism and the arts in shaping modern thought. At the start of the collection, the introduction provides insights into Arnold's life and philosophies, highlighting his dual commitment to practical duties and intellectual pursuits. Readers learn about his educational background, professional roles, and how these experiences shaped his thoughts on literature and culture. The text emphasizes Arnold's belief in the essential role of criticism in understanding and developing human culture, suggesting that through thoughtful critique, individuals can move towards a more perfected society. The opening lays the groundwork for exploring Arnold's arguments regarding the importance of intellectualism and artistic endeavors in both personal and communal spheres. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en English essays -- 19th century PR Text Browsing: History - British Browsing: Literature 741349 741252 2024-09-06T03:59:54.008620 2023-10-06T06:09:57.476485 text/html text/html 741342 741245 2024-09-06T03:59:54.285666 2023-10-06T06:09:57.721476 text/html text/html 350687 2024-09-06T04:00:04.317641 application/epub+zip 360086 2024-09-06T03:59:57.049631 application/epub+zip 347161 2024-09-06T03:59:56.024624 application/epub+zip 677220 2024-09-06T04:00:09.794599 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 637813 2024-09-06T04:00:03.436618 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 480803 2022-09-06T21:45:15.283029 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 691640 691586 2024-09-06T03:59:53.555615 2023-10-06T06:09:57.065502 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 691250 2020-12-15T02:43:28 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 262897 2020-12-15T02:43:28 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 691339 2020-12-15T02:43:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 262573 2020-12-15T02:43:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20300 2024-09-06T04:00:09.935543 application/rdf+xml 22792 2024-09-06T03:59:56.376635 image/jpeg 4783 2024-09-06T03:59:56.202638 image/jpeg 346486 2024-09-06T03:59:54.348628 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia