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Walter Pater
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Literary FiguresLiterary CriticismBritish History
ISBN13: 9781025490229
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 248
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Walter Pater is a comprehensive biographical and critical study of the influential Victorian essayist and critic, written by Arthur Christopher Benson. As a key volume in the esteemed English Men of Letters series, this work explores the life and intellectual legacy of a man who reshaped the landscape of art and literary criticism. Walter Pater, a leading figure of the Aesthetic Movement, is celebrated for his profound influence on late 19th-century thought, particularly through his landmark work, Studies in the History of the Renaissance.
Benson's study examines Pater's development from his quiet academic life at Oxford to the publication of his most significant works, including Marius the Epicurean and his various essays on Greek culture. The text provides a nuanced analysis of Pater's unique prose style and his philosophy of art for art's sake, which inspired a generation of writers and artists, including Oscar Wilde. By delving into Pater's introspective temperament and his pursuit of beauty, Benson offers readers an essential guide to understanding one of the most significant prose stylists of the Victorian age. This volume remains a vital resource for scholars and readers interested in the history of aestheticism and the lives of Britain's most distinguished literary figures.
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