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100	1		_aMacaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron, _d1800-1859
245	1	0	_aMiscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-06-26
508			_aProduced by Mike Alder, Sue Asscher and David Widger
520			_a"Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2" by Macaulay is a collection of essays and critiques written during the early 19th century. This volume includes Macaulay's contributions to "The Edinburgh Review," where he discusses notable literary figures such as John Dryden and examines various historical and philosophical topics. The writing reflects Macaulay's sharp analytical skills and eloquence, providing insights into both the literary and social contexts of his time. At the start of this volume, Macaulay introduces his thoughts on the poet John Dryden, asserting Dryden's significance in the evolution of English poetry and its relationship to societal changes. He argues that while many attribute revolutionary changes in literature to individual geniuses, it is often the cultural context that shapes the artist. The opening portion discusses the interplay between the creative and critical faculties in literary production, as well as how poetry can be influenced by the tastes and values of its era. Macaulay's discourse invites readers to contemplate the nature of artistic genius and the historical forces that create and sustain it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish essays
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2168
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