Walter Pater

Imaginary Portraits (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Human Nature through Vivid Portraits and Aesthetic Prose

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Walter Pater's 'Imaginary Portraits' is a collection of four fictional tales that delve into the complexities of human nature and morality. Written in Pater's signature prose, the book combines vivid imagery with introspective musings, creating a unique blend of aestheticism and philosophical insight. Set against the backdrop of ancient Rome and Renaissance Florence, these stories explore themes of love, power, and the pursuit of beauty, making them a captivating read for those interested in the intersection of art and ethics. Pater's elegant writing style and nuanced characterizations elevate 'Imaginary Portraits' to a level of literary excellence that continues to captivate readers to this day. Drawing inspiration from his studies in classics and art history, Pater imbues each narrative with a deep understanding of the human psyche and the aesthetic principles that shape our perceptions of the world. Fans of Victorian literature and those interested in the philosophical underpinnings of art will find 'Imaginary Portraits' a rewarding and thought-provoking read.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 167
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664583420
• Artikelnr.: 58561741

Autorenporträt

Walter Pater (1839-1894), was an English critic, essayist, and humanist who argued that art exists for the sake of its beauty alone, rather than to teach a lesson, create a parallel, or perform another didactic purpose. "Art for art's sake" is a core principle of Aestheticism, the movement he helped found. Pater's exquisite writing style and bold ideas exerted a powerful influence on such writers as Oscar Wilde, Marcel Proust, James Joyce, W. B. Yeats, Paul Valéry, Ezra Pound, T. S. Eliot, and Wallace Stevens and has had lasting influence on the field of art criticism.