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Dezember 1822 in Laleham, Middlesex; † 15. April 1888 in Liverpool) war ein englischer Dichter und Kulturkritiker . Inhaltsverzeichnis. 1 Leben. 1.1 Herkunft und Ausbildung. 1.2 Lyrik und Lehre. 1.3 Kulturkritik. 1.4 Wirkung und Kritik. 2 Werke (Auswahl) 2.1 Lyrik. 2.2 Essays, Kulturkritik und andere Prosa. 2.3 Herausgebertätigkeit. 3 Literatur.
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.
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- Poetry; literary, social and religious criticism
- 24 December 1822, Laleham, England
11. Apr. 2024 · Matthew Arnold (born December 24, 1822, Laleham, Middlesex, England—died April 15, 1888, Liverpool) 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 ...
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Learn about the life and poetry of Matthew Arnold, a major Victorian poet and critic who advocated for intellectual and cultural progress. Explore his themes of alienation, modernity, and humanism in his poems and essays.
Culture and Anarchy, major work of criticism by Matthew Arnold, published in 1869. In it Arnold contrasts culture, which he defines as “the study of perfection,” with anarchy, the prevalent mood of England’s then new democracy, which lacks standards and a sense of direction.
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2. März 2011 · A comprehensive overview of the life and works of Matthew Arnold, one of the most influential writers of the Victorian age. Find general introductions, critical essays, and bibliographic resources on his poetry, prose, and cultural criticism.
In this essay, Arnold argues for a high standard and strict judgment of poetry, and claims that poetry is capable of interpreting life, consoling, and sustaining mankind. He also discusses the role of poetry in religion, philosophy, and science, and cites examples of classic poets such as Milton, Shakespeare, Dante, and Homer.
