Matthew Arnold by George Saintsbury
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"Matthew Arnold" by George Saintsbury is a literary biography written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and works of Matthew Arnold, a significant poet and literary figure of the 19th century, focusing on his contributions to poetry and criticism. It provides insights into Arnold's upbringing, his literary development, and the influences that shaped his work, while also delving into the critical reception of his poetry. The opening of
the book establishes an authoritative tone, detailing the limited public biographical data available on Arnold, primarily drawing from his own letters. Saintsbury reflects on the lack of detailed accounts of Arnold's early literary efforts, sharing glimpses of his life shaped by the legacy of his father, Dr. Thomas Arnold, and his education at Rugby and Oxford. It sets the stage for a deep dive into Arnold's formative years, his evolving literary voice, and the cultural context of his writing, which significantly shaped English literature during his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Saintsbury, George, 1845-1933 |
|---|---|
| Title | Matthew Arnold |
| Note | There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #16745 |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Carol David, Ben Beasley and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Arnold, Matthew, 1822-1888 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16284 |
| Release Date | Jul 13, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 501 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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