The Life Of Walter Pater V1

By Thomas Wright and Thomas Wright

Book Overview

The Life of Walter Pater V1 is a biography written by Thomas Wright that explores the life and works of Walter Pater, a prominent English essayist, art and literary critic, and writer. The book is the first volume of a two-part series and covers Pater's early life, education, and career up to the publication of his influential work, Studies in the History of the Renaissance. Wright delves into Pater's personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, as well as his political and religious beliefs. He also examines Pater's literary and artistic influences, such as the Pre-Raphaelite movement and the works of Oscar Wilde and John Ruskin. The biography provides a comprehensive analysis of Pater's writing style and themes, including his emphasis on the aesthetic experience and his exploration of the relationship between art and life. Wright also explores Pater's controversial ideas about sexuality and his influence on the development of queer theory. Overall, The Life of Walter Pater V1 is a detailed and engaging biography that offers a nuanced portrait of a complex and influential figure in English literature and criticism.In Two Volumes.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: 1428640746
• ISBN13: 9781428640740
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"