Culture and Anarchy by Matthew Arnold

An Essay in Political and Social Criticism

This book is a series of essays that critically examines the culture and society of 19th-century England. The author argues that the pursuit of perfection and an ideal state of culture is the remedy to the social issues and disorder of the time. He presents two opposing forces, "culture" which seeks the holistic development of society, and "anarchy" which represents the chaos and disorder resulting from a lack of culture. Throughout the text, he explores the tension between these two forces, ultimately advocating for the importance of education and the pursuit of perfection in achieving a harmonious society.

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Published
1869
Nationality
British
Type
Nonfiction
Pages
Unknown
Words
60,500
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
None

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