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The aimless and unsettled, but also open and liberal state of our youth we must perhaps all leave and take refuge in our morality and character; but with most of us it is a melancholy passage from which we emerge shorn of so many beams that we are almost tempted to quarrel with the law of nature which imposes it on us. Letters, I, 17. MATTHEW ARNOLD is a charming but not an altogether conciliatory writer. If you disagree with him, he does not encourage you to believe that you may be in the right. When he was a middle-aged man, his favorite sister said to him that he was becoming as dogmatic as Ruskin. I told her, writes A rnold, good-humoredly reporting the incident to his mother, the difference was that Ruskin was dogmatic and wrong This is in the true critical temper gentle but firm and just a little provocative! .
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This profound book examines the life and work of Matthew Arnold, a renowned Victorian literary figure and influential thinker. The author traces Arnold's personal and intellectual evolution, exploring his early influences, his struggles, and his eventual emergence as a leading voice of his time. The book delves into the major themes in Arnold's writings, including his critique of contemporary society, his emphasis on culture and education, and his enduring insights into the human condition. Throughout, the author provides a nuanced analysis of Arnold's complex ideas, situating them within the broader literary and intellectual context of the Victorian era. The book sheds new light on Arnold's significance as a writer and thinker, offering a fascinating exploration of his enduring legacy in shaping our understanding of culture, society, and the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331339618_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331339618
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