"Selections from the Prose Works of Matthew Arnold" by Matthew Arnold is a collection that brings together the author's essays and critical pieces from the early 1900s, focusing on his views about culture, society, and literature, but leaving out his thoughts on religion. The anthology starts with an introduction that offers a look into Arnold's experiences, blending his work with his intellectual explorations. It paints a picture of his life, describing his education and career, and how these shaped his ideas about culture and the importance of literature. It shows how Arnold thought criticism was crucial for improving society and developing culture, arguing that careful thinking can lead to a better world, and setting the stage for understanding his ideas on why intellectual and artistic pursuits matter for individuals and communities.
Selections from the Prose Works of Matthew Arnold
By Matthew Arnold
Explore the mind of a Victorian thinker as he dissects society and culture, championing the power of art and intellect to elevate humanity.
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About the AuthorMatthew Arnold was an English poet and cultural critic. He was the son of Thomas Arnold, the headmaster of Rugby School, and brother to both Tom Arnold, literary professor, and William Delafield Arnold, novelist and colonial administrator. He has been characterised as a sage writer, a type of writer who chastises and instructs the reader on contemporary social issues. He was also an inspector of schools for thirty-five years, and supported the concept of state-regulated secondary education.
Matthew Arnold was an English poet and cultural critic. He was the son of Thomas Arnold, the headmaster of Rugby School, and brother to both Tom Arnold, literary professor, and William Delafield Arnold, novelist and colonial administrator. He has been characterised as a sage writer, a type of writer who chastises and instructs the reader on contemporary social issues. He was also an inspector of schools for thirty-five years, and supported the concept of state-regulated secondary education.
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