The Eighteen Nineties

The Eighteen Nineties

Holbrook Jackson

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120876799
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The Eighteen Nineties: A Review Of Art And Ideas At The Close Of The Nineteenth Century is a book written by Holbrook Jackson and published in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the cultural and intellectual landscape of the 1890s, a decade that saw significant changes in the world of art, literature, and philosophy. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the rise of aestheticism, the emergence of the Arts and Crafts movement, the influence of the Pre-Raphaelites, and the impact of new technologies on the arts. Jackson also explores the ideas and philosophies of key figures of the time, such as Oscar Wilde, Walter Pater, and Friedrich Nietzsche.Throughout the book, Jackson offers insightful analysis and commentary on the major cultural and intellectual trends of the 1890s. He provides a nuanced understanding of the complex relationships between art, literature, and society, and highlights the ways in which these relationships were shaped by the social and political context of the time.Overall, The Eighteen Nineties: A Review Of Art And Ideas At The Close Of The Nineteenth Century is an important work of cultural history that provides a valuable perspective on a pivotal period in the development of modern art and thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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