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Matthew Arnold (24 December 1822 – 15 April 1888) was an English poet and cultural critic. He was the son of Thomas Arnold , the headmaster of Rugby School , and brother to both Tom Arnold , literary professor, and William Delafield Arnold , novelist and colonial administrator.
Jun 12, 2024 · Matthew Arnold was an English Victorian poet and literary and social critic, noted especially for his classical attacks on the contemporary tastes and manners of the “Barbarians” (the aristocracy), the “Philistines” (the commercial middle class), and the “Populace.”
- Basil Willey
Matthew Arnold (1822 - 1883) English poet and critic. Original Publication: People Disc - HB0331 (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images) Among the major Victorian writers, Matthew Arnold is unique in that his reputation rests equally upon his poetry and his poetry criticism.
A selection of the best poems by Matthew Arnold, the Victorian poet and critic. Includes his famous works such as 'Dover Beach', 'Shakespeare', and 'Thyrsis', as well as some lesser-known but worthy poems.
Jun 12, 2024 · Matthew Arnold - Poet, Critic, Educator: It is said that when the poet in Arnold died, the critic was born; and it is true that from this time onward he turned almost entirely to prose. Some of the leading ideas and phrases were early put into currency in Essays in Criticism (First Series, 1865; Second Series, 1888) and Culture and ...
- Basil Willey
Aug 29, 2016 · Learn about the life and work of Matthew Arnold, a Victorian poet who wrote 'Dover Beach' and 'Thyrsis', and who advocated for culture and education in his essays. Find out how he was related to Aldous Huxley and why he gave up poetry.
A classic poem by the Victorian poet Matthew Arnold, reflecting on the decline of faith and the uncertainty of life. The poem contrasts the serene beauty of the sea and the moon with the sadness and chaos of human existence.
