Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 318 Arnold, Matthew 1822 1888 Johnson, William Savage 1877 1942 13019472 Selections from the Prose Works of Matthew Arnold Theories of Literature and Criticism: 1. Poetry and the Classics (1853) 2. the Function of Criticism at the Present Time (1864) 3. the Study of Poetry (1880) 4. Literature and Science (1882) -- Literary Criticism: 1. Heinrich Heine (1863) 2. Marcus Aurelius (1863) 3. the Contribution of the Celts to English Literature (1866) 4. George Sand (1877) 5. Wordsworth (1879) -- Social and Political Studies: 1. Sweetness and Light (1867) 2. Hebraism and Hellenism (1867) 3. Equality (1878). Produced by Charles Franks, Carol David and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Selections from the Prose Works of Matthew Arnold" by Matthew Arnold is a collection of essays and critical writings compiled and edited in the early 20th century. This anthology aims to showcase Arnold's perspectives on various subjects, including literary criticism, culture, and social issues, although it notably omits his religious writings. Arnold's work often reflects his intellectual engagement with the themes of culture and humanization, underscoring the significance of criticism and the arts in shaping modern thought. At the start of the collection, the introduction provides insights into Arnold's life and philosophies, highlighting his dual commitment to practical duties and intellectual pursuits. Readers learn about his educational background, professional roles, and how these experiences shaped his thoughts on literature and culture. The text emphasizes Arnold's belief in the essential role of criticism in understanding and developing human culture, suggesting that through thoughtful critique, individuals can move towards a more perfected society. The opening lays the groundwork for exploring Arnold's arguments regarding the importance of intellectualism and artistic endeavors in both personal and communal spheres. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English essays -- 19th century PR Text Browsing: History - British Browsing: Literature 741433 2025-06-21T17:24:46.761481 text/html 741350 741245 2024-11-06T04:05:14.056465 2023-10-06T06:09:57.721476 text/html text/html 382567 2025-06-21T17:25:08.849414 application/epub+zip 391727 2025-06-21T17:24:57.116426 application/epub+zip 352340 2025-06-21T17:24:51.371462 application/epub+zip 724890 2025-06-21T17:25:18.988353 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 685569 2025-06-21T17:25:07.845422 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 480803 2022-09-06T21:45:15.283029 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 691552 2025-06-21T17:24:46.021547 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 671742 2024-10-28T19:40:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 12218 2025-06-21T17:25:19.144338 application/rdf+xml 22675 2025-06-21T17:24:56.190479 image/jpeg 4770 2025-06-21T17:24:55.903434 image/jpeg 375518 2025-06-21T17:24:46.825498 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia