Essays in criticism / by Matthew Arnold
1875, Third Edition. London : Macmillan. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #406285
Physical description: xv, 440 pages; 20 cm. Contents: The function of criticism at the present time.--The literary influence of academies.--Maurice de Guerin.--Eugenie de Guerin.--Heinrich Heine.--Pagan and mediaeval religious sentiment.--A Persian passion play.--Joubert.--Spinoza and the Bible.--Marcus Aurelius. Subjects: Guérin, Maurice de 1810-1839; Guérin, Eugénie de 1805-1848; Heine, Heinrich 1797-1856; Joubert, Joseph 1754-1824; Spinoza, Benedictus de 1632-1677; Marcus Aurelius Emperor of Rome 121-180; Criticism; Critique; literary criticism.
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