Miscellaneous Studies; a series of essays by Walter Pater
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"Miscellaneous Studies: A Series of Essays" by Walter Horatio Pater is a collection of essays compiled in the early 20th century, reflecting Pater's insights and critiques of art, literature, and philosophical thought from a late 19th-century perspective. This work explores various subjects, including notable figures like Prosper Mérimée and Raphael, as well as themes such as the value of art, historical and literary analysis, and the nuances of aesthetic experience. At the
start of the collection, the introduction by Charles L. Shadwell notes the diversity of the essays, hinting at their scattered nature and the varying depth of Pater's exploration of each subject. The opening essay delves into the character of Prosper Mérimée, highlighting the complexities of his personality against the backdrop of the shifting philosophical landscape of the 19th century. Pater touches upon themes of disillusionment, the role of art and passion in human experience, and the tension between individuality and societal expectations, setting the stage for a rich examination of artistic endeavor and intellectual thought throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pater, Walter, 1839-1894 |
|---|---|
| Title | Miscellaneous Studies; a series of essays |
| Contents | Prosper Mérimée -- Raphael -- Pascal -- Art notes in north Italy -- Notre-Dame d'Amiens -- Vézelay -- Apollo in Picardy -- The child in the house -- Emerald Uthwart -- Diaphaneitè. |
| Credits | Produced by Alfred J. Drake. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Essays |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4059 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 632 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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