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.
The 8348th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1869
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 60,500
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (The Guardian)