Tennyson, Ruskin and Mill and Other Literary Estimates

By Frederic Harrison

Book Overview

Tennyson, Ruskin and Mill and Other Literary Estimates is a book written by Frederic Harrison that contains a collection of literary critiques and evaluations. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part focusing on Alfred Lord Tennyson, the second part on John Ruskin, and the third part on John Stuart Mill. In the first part, Harrison offers his thoughts on Tennyson's poetry, analyzing the themes and style of his work. He also includes biographical information about Tennyson's life and career as a poet. The second part of the book is dedicated to Ruskin, a prominent art critic and social thinker of the Victorian era. Harrison discusses Ruskin's ideas on art and society, as well as his literary works. The third part of the book is centered on John Stuart Mill, a philosopher and political economist. Harrison provides an overview of Mill's life and work, including his contributions to philosophy and political theory. He also evaluates Mill's literary output, including his essays and autobiography. Overall, Tennyson, Ruskin and Mill and Other Literary Estimates offers readers a comprehensive analysis of the literary works of three important figures in Victorian literature and culture. Harrison's critiques are insightful and thought-provoking, making the book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Victorian era and its literary figures.1902. Contents: Tennyson; Ruskin as Master of Prose; Ruskin as Prophet; Ruskin's Eightieth Birthday; Matthew Arnold; John Addington Symonds; On English Prose; The Book-Trotter: A Dialogue; Lamb and Keats; The New Memoirs of Gibbon; New Letters of Gibbon; Historical Method of Froude; Historical Method of Freeman; and John Stuart Mill.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162728701
• ISBN13: 9781162728704
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"