Focusing on the interplay between ancient biography and its lasting influence, the book explores how classical texts shaped perceptions during the French Revolution and continue to resonate through the nineteenth to twenty-first centuries. It delves into modern critiques of ancient biographical forms and examines their impact on contemporary art and film. The work poses critical questions about the evolution of life-writing, the nature of truth in biography, and the challenges faced by modern biographers in authentically representing lives.
Selected for its cultural significance, this work is a reproduction of an original artifact, preserving its authenticity. It includes original copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its historical context and importance in the knowledge base of civilization. Ideal for scholars and history enthusiasts, it offers a glimpse into the past while maintaining fidelity to the original text.
This book focuses on the twin arts of literature and music, supporting the notion that cosmopolitanism is the natural condition of all the arts, and that all culture - without exception - is migrant culture. It draws on examples ranging from the first to the twenty-first centuries AD, on locations as remote as Alexandria and Australia, on writers as different as Virgil and V. S. Naipaul, Arnold and Achebe, and on musicians as diverse as Bach and Bartok, Purcell and Steve Reich. Across thirteen chapters, the study explores the interpenetration of all forms of human expression, the fallacy of 'national' traditions and limiting conceptions of regional character. The result is an exploration of artistic and intellectual endeavour that is particularly welcome in the current political climate, encouraging us to view history in ways informed by our contemporary demographic and cultural concerns. Taken either as a series of interrelated case studies, or else as an evolving and sequential argument, this book is vital reading for scholars of music, literature, and cultural and social history.
The book is recognized for its cultural significance and is an important piece of civilization's knowledge base. It has been reproduced from the original artifact, preserving its authenticity, including original copyright references and library stamps. This attention to detail ensures that readers experience the work as closely as possible to how it was originally presented, reflecting its historical and scholarly value.
Culturally significant, this work preserves the integrity of the original artifact, including copyright references and library stamps that reflect its historical context. It serves as an essential part of the knowledge base of civilization, offering readers a glimpse into the past through its authentic reproduction. This dedication to maintaining the original format enhances its value for scholars and history enthusiasts alike.
The biography explores the life of British poet and translator David Gascoyne, detailing his contributions to surrealism and his tumultuous personal struggles, including addiction. It highlights his complex relationships and friendships in both England and France, offering an in-depth look at his creative journey and the challenges he faced throughout his life.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote the original literature by providing an affordable, high-quality modern edition that remains true to the source material. This commitment underscores the cultural importance of the work, ensuring that it remains accessible to readers.
Particularly Respecting Its Agriculture, Mines, And Fisheries (1802)
102 pages
4 hours of reading
The book is a facsimile reprint, which means it reproduces the original work, preserving its unique characteristics. Readers should be aware that it may contain imperfections, including marks, notations, marginalia, and flawed pages, which reflect its historical context and authenticity.
With Observations On The Means Of Its Improvement (1794)
80 pages
3 hours of reading
The book is a facsimile reprint, which means it reproduces the original text but may include imperfections like marks, notations, marginalia, and flawed pages. Readers should anticipate these unique characteristics that reflect the book's history and previous ownership.
The collection showcases the poetry of Robert Fraser, a 19th-century Scottish poet, exploring themes of nature, love, and death with a distinctive simplicity and clarity. Accompanied by a biography, it offers insight into Fraser's life and the melancholic tone of his work. This facsimile reprint preserves the cultural significance of Fraser's poetry, making it an essential resource for those interested in Scottish literature. The book reflects a commitment to preserving literary heritage while acknowledging its historical imperfections.
