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2003-05-01
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Pater, Walter
1839
1894
Pater, Walter Horatio
Pater, Walter H. (Walter Horatio)
Essays from 'The Guardian'
Unaccented version in 7essg10.txt and 7essg10.zip, accented versions in 8essg10.txt and 8essg10.zip
English literature -- Amiel's "Journal intime" -- Browning -- "Robert Elsmere" -- Their Majesties' servants -- Wordsworth -- Mr. Gosse's poems -- Ferdinand Fabre -- The "Contes" of M. Augustin Filon.
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"Essays from 'The Guardian'" by Walter Horatio Pater is a collection of literary essays written during the late 19th century. This compilation presents Pater's reflections and critiques on notable works and authors, such as English literature, Henri-Frederic Amiel, and Robert Elsmere. The essays aim to explore and analyze various aspects of literary style, emotional resonance, and philosophical underpinnings in the context of prose and poetry. The opening of this text introduces the reader to Pater's thoughts on the nature of English prose and its distinction from poetry. He discusses the importance of clarity, precision, and directness in prose, as well as the unique beauty it can convey, contrasting it with the more chaotic influences of poetry. Pater refers to Mr. Saintsbury’s selections from English prose to illustrate his points while also positioning different literary periods and their influences on prose style. The beginning sets the stage for a nuanced exploration of literary characteristics and the evolution of prose in relation to poetry, showcasing Pater's incisive insights and his appreciation for the complexities of literary form. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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English literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
French literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
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