Culture and Anarchy: An Essay in Political and Social Criticism
London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1869. First edition. Hardcover. 8vo. [3], iv-lx, 1-272 pp. Brick-colored publisher's cloth with several black borders to the front board, two gilt borders and gilt lettering to the front board with gilt lettering on the spine. Brown coated endpapers and pastedowns. Oxford DNB, Stefan Collini, "Arnold, Matthew (1822–1888)". Matthew Arnold was a famous social and religious critic and commanded a wide readership in his day. This work is one of his best-known books: it criticizes the English class system and the different sets of values and characteristics which Arnold perceived to be common among the artisocracy, the middle class, and the working-class English people. The book provides a sharp and detailed insight into Victorian society. Very Good. Item #000012198
Rebacked with the original spine laid down, corners rubbed, an 1875 name on the title page.
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