MATTHEW ARNOLD

Matthew Arnold's "Culture and Anarchy" remains a cornerstone of social and political thought. This influential work offers a sharp criticism of Victorian society, exploring the inherent tensions between individual liberty and the collective good. Arnold examines the role of culture in mitigating the potential for anarchy, arguing that a shared appreciation for beauty and intellect is essential for social cohesion. Delving into the complexities of class, politics, and the pursuit of perfection, "Culture and Anarchy" challenges readers to consider the foundations of a just and flourishing society. Arnold's insightful observations on the nature of culture and its impact on individual and societal development continue to resonate. This meticulously prepared print edition allows a new generation to engage with this timeless classic of social criticism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Best known today for his critical pronouncements, Matthew Arnold has still not received his due as a wonderfully moving poet, and only one of his poems, ‘Dover Beach’, is remembered by most – although it’s a strong candidate for the nation’s favourite. John Greening’s personal selection invites us to imagine ‘Matt’, as he was known, without the sideburns and the scowl. Readers may be surprised to learn just how ahead of his time Arnold was in his tastes and values, as well as in his early use of free verse. Along with a helpful introduction and thorough notes, this collection brings together love poems, retellings of myths and tributes, along with some of Arnold’s better-known works, ‘Dover Beach’, ‘Sohrab and Rustum’, a heart-wrenching story of a doomed father–son relationship, the glorious elegiac ‘The Scholar-Gipsy’ and its sequel, ‘Thyrsis’, about the loss of his dearest friend, and there’s even a genuinely animated version of the Little Mermaid story. This edition aims to restore Arnold’s name as one of the finest poets of the Victorian era.

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