Matthew Arnold: Poet and Prophet

ROWSE, A. L.

ISBN 10: 050001163X / ISBN 13: 9780500011638

Published by Thames and Hudson, London, 1976

About this Item

- First Edition, first impression, signed to the title page - Covers rubbed w/ dent to top edge of upper board w/ dustwrapper also affected. Edges of text block foxed and unevenly toned - Rear endpapers age-stained - Dustwrapper lightly marked and faded w/ edges a little creased and foxed - 208 pages.

Seller Inventory # 636689

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Matthew Arnold: Poet and Prophet
• Publisher: Thames and Hudson, London
• Publication Date: 1976
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 050001163X
• ISBN 13: 9780500011638
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Auto/Biography
  • Poetry

About this title

Synopsis

An intimate and learned biography of this Victorian writer who left a lasting mark on British society. Arnold, whose books, articles and reports paved the way for the national system of secondary education through the Education Act of 1902, is seen in a new light by the author, who has loved Arnold's poetry from his schooldays. Dr. Rowse devotes himself to an exploration of Arnold's Cornish background and concludes that his Celtic temperament greatly influenced the poet and is reflected in his work. Originally published by Thames and Hudson in 1976.

About the Author

A.L. Rowse is Fellow of the British Academy and Emeritus Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford.