Matthew Arnold and the classical tradition
1988, 2nd edition. Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #392870
ISBN: 0472091778
Physical description: x, 293 pages, 24 cm. Notes: Bibliographical references included in "Notes" (p. 219-274) Bibliography: p. 275-278. Contents: The student years -- The earlier poems -- The poetry of decision -- The poetry of Parnassus -- Homer -- Tragedy -- Gnomic and lyric; comedy, history, and philosophy -- Stoic and Epicurean: the poet's universe -- Stoic and Epicurean: the world accepted -- The Greeks and their achievement -- The heritage of Rome; religion, philology, and the classical -- Essence and value. Subjects: Arnold, Matthew 1822-1888 Knowledge and learning; Criticism and interpretation; Classical literature Appreciation England; Comparative literature Classical and English; Classicism; Literature, Comparative English and Classical.
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