Matthew Arnold

Letters Of Matthew Arnold, 1848-1888 V3 (1904)

Herausgeber: Russell, George W. E.

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Produktbeschreibung

The book ""Letters of Matthew Arnold, 1848-1888 V3"" is a collection of personal letters written by the renowned English poet and cultural critic, Matthew Arnold. The book is the third volume in a series of collections of Arnold's letters, and it covers a period of forty years from 1848 to 1888.The letters in this volume provide a fascinating insight into the life and thoughts of Matthew Arnold, as well as his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including literature, politics, religion, and social issues of the time.Throughout the book, Arnold's wit, intelligence, and literary prowess are on full display. His letters reveal his deep love for literature and his commitment to using it as a means of social commentary and criticism. They also reveal his personal struggles and challenges, including his battle with depression and his efforts to balance his family life with his professional responsibilities.Overall, ""Letters of Matthew Arnold, 1848-1888 V3"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of this important figure in English literature and cultural criticism. It provides a unique window into Arnold's world and his thoughts on the issues of his time, making it an essential read for scholars, students, and general readers alike.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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 408
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 589g
• ISBN-13: 9781437347968
• ISBN-10: 1437347967
• Artikelnr.: 25881716

Autorenporträt

Matthew Arnold (24 December 1822 - 15 April 1888) was an English poet and cultural critic who worked as an inspector of schools. He was the son of Thomas Arnold, the celebrated headmaster of Rugby School, and brother to both Tom Arnold, literary professor, and William Delafield Arnold, novelist and colonial administrator. Matthew Arnold has been characterised as a sage writer, a type of writer who chastises and instructs the reader on contemporary social issues. He was the eldest son of Thomas Arnold and his wife Mary Penrose Arnold (1791-1873), born on 24 December 1822 at Laleham-on-Thames, Middlesex.[2] John Keble stood as godfather to Matthew. In 1828, Thomas Arnold was appointed Headmaster of Rugby School, and the family took up residence, that year. From 1831, Arnold was tutored by his clerical uncle, John Buckland, in Laleham. In 1834, the Arnolds occupied a holiday home, Fox How, in the Lake District. There William Wordsworth was a neighbour and close friend. In 1836, Arnold was sent to Winchester College, but in 1837 he returned to Rugby School. He moved to the sixth form in 1838 and so came under the direct tutelage of his father. He wrote verse for a family magazine, and won school prizes, His prize poem, "Alaric at Rome", was printed at Rugby. In November 1840, aged 17, Arnold matriculated at Balliol College, Oxford, where in 1841 he won an open scholarship, graduating B.A. in 1844.[2][3] During his student years at Oxford, his friendship became stronger with Arthur Hugh Clough, a Rugby pupil who had been one of his father's favourites. He attended John Henry Newman's sermons at the University Church of St Mary the Virgin but did not join the Oxford Movement. His father died suddenly of heart disease in 1842, and Fox How became the family's permanent residence. His poem Cromwell won the 1843 Newdigate prize. He graduated in the following year with second class honours in Literae Humaniores.