Elements Of Criticism (Volume I)

Elements Of Criticism (Volume I)

Henry Home

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
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Literatura: historia y crítica
ISBN:
9789354597626
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An irreplaceable doorway to Georgian England’s mind, Elements Of Criticism (Volume I) invites you to walk with the great critics as they thread taste, judgment, and moral philosophy into the fabric of art. This is more than a treatise; it is a living primer on how art speaks to us, and how we might respond with discernment and care.This edition from Alpha Editions breathes new life into a landmark work of eighteenth century Europe. It offers a concise, accessible guide to classical literary criticism, unfolding a coherent set of ideas about the rules of criticism, the shaping of aesthetic theory, and how taste informs judgment. For writers and scholars, students and curious readers, it serves as a compact student reading guide that illuminates the concerns of a pivotal era when art and morals were closely entwined. The discussion ranges from Hume on aesthetics to Pope’s essays on criticism, with an eye to how art reflects, and sometimes challenges, the world around it.Historically significant and culturally resonant, this volume is celebrated for its clarity and enduring relevance. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it is restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, inviting readers to linger on every page of eighteenth century sensibility, in a Georgian England setting that still speaks to modern tastes.

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