by Matthew Arnold (Author), Matthew Arnold (Author), P. Keating (Introduction)
Poet, education reformer, social theorist and passionate critic of Victorian England condemned an industrial society in 'bondage to machinery' and argued instead that the wonder and joy of culture - in particular the 'sweetness and light' of classical civilization - were essential to human life. This book deals with his works.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 528
Edition: UK ed.
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Published: 05 Feb 2015
ISBN 10: 0141396245
ISBN 13: 9780141396248