Matthew Arnold Knihy

Culture and Anarchy remains a central text of the Westem intellectual tradition, articulating many of the issues around which the modern debate about cultural politics revolves: the nature of the State; the concept of freedom as governed by reason, in contrast to untrammelled liberty; the place of religion in society; the very idea of culture as an inward operation of the mind. A measure of the work's permanent influence is the number of current terms first coined in its pages, terms such as Philistines, Barbarians, and the famous definition of culture as the best that has been thought and said. Accused in some quarters of cultural elitism, Arnold's ideas continue to occupy the foreground of the debate, and for this reason the edition includes specially commissioned essays which set the text within contemporary, multicultural perspectives.

This collection showcases the formative works of the poet, highlighting their evolving style and thematic exploration. The poems delve into personal experiences, nature, and the complexities of human emotions, reflecting a deep introspection and a search for meaning. Readers will find a blend of vivid imagery and lyrical language, capturing the essence of the poet's early creative journey. The collection serves as a window into the artist's development and the foundational ideas that would shape their later, more mature works.

The collection features a captivating array of narratives that showcase Matthew Arnold's timeless insights, appealing to readers of all ages. With a blend of thrilling and enchanting stories, the anthology ensures an engaging experience through its rich twists and turns. Arnold's narrative skill keeps readers connected as they explore each tale's complexities. This edition, enhanced with a fresh cover and professional typesetting, combines modernity with clarity, solidifying its status as a significant literary contribution.

The book is a reprint of a classic work originally published in 1857, preserving its historical significance and literary value. It offers readers a glimpse into the themes and style of the era, making it a valuable addition for those interested in 19th-century literature. The reprint aims to maintain the integrity of the original text while providing accessibility for contemporary audiences.

Exploring the use of culture as a political weapon throughout history, this reader compiles classic texts that illustrate how cultural expressions have served as tools of resistance from the Diggers of 1649 to modern-day hacktivists. With insightful introductions, it features influential theoretical and historical writings alongside new contributions from emerging activist authors. This collection not only serves as a scholarly resource but also aims to inspire everyday readers to engage in resistance and activism.

Arnold expresses, in a personal manner, the characteristic pressure of cultivated consciousness, and as a result of several of the poems the reader is left with a haunting image of the poet painfully isolated from the materialistic values of the Victorian world.

This superb selection of the poetry of Matthew Arnold (1822–1888) offers rich evidence of the poetic gifts that made him famous in his day, and that continue to rank him among the most loved and admired of Victorian poets. In addition to the title poem, it includes such masterpieces as "The Scholar Gipsy," "Thyrsis," "The Forsaken Merman," "Memorial Verses," and "Rugby Chapel."Although as a literary critic, Arnold championed the serene poise and impersonal grandeur of the classics, his own poems were often more romantic than classical in nature — intimate, personal, sentimental, even nostalgic. Yet it is these engaging qualities, together with his poems' lyrical inspiration and lofty meditative character, that continue to endear Matthew Arnold to lovers of poetry.

Includes a selection of poems by Robert Browning, Emily Bronte, Matthew Arnold, William Butler Yeats, Rudyard Kipling, George Eliot, and others.