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Clio: Or A Discourse On Taste

Clio: Or A Discourse On Taste

Ussher, James

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ISBN10: 1163777641
ISBN13: 9781163777640
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 266
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Clio: Or A Discourse On Taste is a book written by James Ussher that explores the concept of taste in various areas of life, including literature, art, and music. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part discussing the nature of taste and its importance in human life. The second part examines the role of taste in literature, while the third part explores its influence on art and music.Ussher argues that taste is not just a matter of personal preference, but is also shaped by social and cultural factors. He explores the different criteria that people use to judge works of art and literature, and discusses how these criteria have evolved over time.Throughout the book, Ussher draws on examples from a wide range of literary and artistic works, from Shakespeare to Mozart, to illustrate his points. He also provides a historical perspective on the development of taste, tracing its evolution from ancient Greece to the present day.Overall, Clio: Or A Discourse On Taste is a thought-provoking exploration of a fundamental aspect of human experience, and is sure to be of interest to anyone interested in the arts and humanities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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