Culture and Anarchy and Other Selected Prose
$23.41
- Paperback
528 pages
- Release Date
24 March 2015
Summary
Sweetness and Light: Selected Prose of Matthew Arnold
A collection of controversial and galvanizing essays on literature, culture, and politics from Matthew Arnold, one of the greatest Victorian thinkers.
“One has often wondered whether upon the whole earth there is anything so unintelligent, so unapt to perceive how the world is really going, as an ordinary young Englishman of our upper class.”
Poet, education reformer, social theorist, and passionate critic of Vict…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141396248 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0141396245 |
| Author: | Matthew Arnold, P. Keating |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 528 |
| Release Date: | 24 March 2015 |
| Weight: | 362g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 130mm x 22mm |
About The Author
Matthew Arnold
Matthew Arnold (1822-88) was the son of the famous Dr Thomas Arnold, headmaster of Rugby School. After studying at Oxford, Arnold spent several years travelling and writing experimental verse. Having established his reputation with his poetry, Arnold went on to writing prose. His influence as a social and literary critic and a controversial thinker on religious and educational issues has been felt throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.