Pater, Walter
Studies in the History of the Renaissance (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199535071
- author:
- Pater, Walter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.2 x 13 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Walter Pater's Studies in the History of the Renaissance (1873) is a seminal work that redefined the practice of criticism as an impressionistic exploration of aesthetic responses. Through his idiosyncratic readings of French and Italian Renaissance art, Pater sought to reclaim the Hellenism he saw as the defining characteristic of the era. This edition reproduces the original text, capturing its initial impact, while the introduction provides context for the book's place within the broader cultural landscape of its time. A key aspect of Pater's work is his emphasis on pleasure as a fundamental aspect of life, which has been both celebrated and scandalized by scholars and readers alike. For those interested in the history of aesthetics and literary criticism, this edition offers a unique insight into the development of these fields during the late 19th century.
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