Sweetness And Light
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ISBN10: 1425492118
ISBN13: 9781425492113
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 5 2006
Pages: 84
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781425492113
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 5 2006
Pages: 84
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sweetness and Light is a collection of essays and lectures by the renowned English writer and critic, Matthew Arnold. Originally published in 1869, this book explores the concept of culture and its importance in society. Arnold argues that culture should be the guiding force in human life, and that it is necessary for individuals to cultivate their minds and refine their tastes in order to achieve a higher level of civilization. He also discusses the role of religion, education, and art in the development of culture, and offers his own critiques of the contemporary society of his time. With its insightful commentary and eloquent prose, Sweetness and Light remains a classic work of cultural criticism that continues to resonate with readers today.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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