Culture and Anarchy (eBook)

An Essay in Political and Social Criticism (Including the Biography of the Author)

Matthew Arnold (Autor)

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2023
302 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654767122-0 (EAN)

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In Matthew Arnold's seminal work 'Culture and Anarchy,' the author delves into the tension between culture and societal anarchy in Victorian England. Arnold explores the importance of culture as a means of achieving social harmony and individual fulfillment, critiquing the prevailing attitudes of his time. Written in a mix of essay and prose style, the book reflects Arnold's background as a scholar and poet, infusing his arguments with poetic language and literary allusions. 'Culture and Anarchy' remains a significant piece of Victorian literature, showcasing Arnold's belief in the power of culture to elevate society. Arnold calls for a 'sweetness and light' in society, advocating for a balance between individualism and collectivism. This book is essential for readers interested in Victorian literature, cultural criticism, and the intersection of society and culture.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie
• Schlagworte: 19th century literature • Aestheticism • british authors • Common sense • Cultural Criticism • Edward Gibbon • English literature • Hidden Figures • Homage to Catalonia • In cold blood • Literary criticism • Matthew Arnold • Philosophy of Culture • Ralph Waldo Emerson • sapiens • Social commentary • The Abolition of Britain • Thoreau • Victorian Literature • William Dalrymple