A Philosophical Enquiry into the Sublime and Beautiful
and other pre-revolutionary writings
$26.11
- Paperback
528 pages
- Release Date
7 February 1999
Summary
The Sublime and Beautiful: A Philosophical Journey into Aesthetics and Politics
Edmund Burke, a leading 18th-century philosopher, explores aesthetics, politics, and society in this influential work. He posits the sublime and the beautiful as distinct states: the sublime, born of fear and awe, and the beautiful, an expression of pleasure and serenity.
A Philosophical Enquiry delves into our sensory, imaginative, and judgmental processes in relation to artistic apprec…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140436259 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0140436251 |
| Series: | Penguin Classics |
| Author: | Edmund Burke, David Womersley |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 528 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 7 February 1999 |
| Weight: | 359g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 128mm x 25mm |
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About The Author
Edmund Burke
Edmund Burke (1729-97) was elected as an MP in 1781. He championed the unpopular cause of Catholic emancipation and a great part of his career became dedicated to the problem of India. The French Revolution prompted one of his best-known works Reflections on the Revolution in France.
David Womersley is editor of Augustan Critical Writing, which was recently published in Penguin Classics.
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