02783cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000320012624500540015826400510021230000470026333600260031033700260033633800360036250000310039850504910042950800760092052012980099653400450229465300350233970000400237485600430241412628UtSlPG20260610133312.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a13019472  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aArnold, Matthew,d1822-188810aSelections from the Prose Works of Matthew Arnold 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-06-010 aTheories 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).  aProduced by Charles Franks, Carol David and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish essays -- 19th century1 aJohnson, William Savage,d1877-194240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12628