Culture and anarchy: an essay in political and social criticism
Auteur :
Arnold, Matthew
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108040174
Date de publication :
24 nov. 2011
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 x 1,9 cm
Poids :
430 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Attacking the notion of culture as a snobbish mark of class or education, Matthew Arnold argues in this 1869 essay for an ideal of learning and improvement independent of any goal but 'sweetness and light'. He uses this ideal to redefine 'culture', and to stress its value.