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"Miscellaneous Studies" is a compelling collection of essays by Walter Pater, one of the most influential critics and stylists of the Victorian era. Compiled posthumously by Charles Shadwell, this volume brings together a diverse range of Pater's shorter works, illustrating his deep preoccupation with beauty, history, and the evolution of the human spirit. As a leading figure of the Aesthetic movement, Pater's writing is defined by its lyrical precision and its focus on the subjective experience of art and culture.

The collection features some of Pater's most celebrated prose, including the semi-autobiographical "The Child in the House," which explores the profound impact of physical surroundings on the development of the soul. Other highlights include "Apollo in Picardy," a masterful blend of myth and medievalism, and insightful studies on French Gothic architecture, specifically the cathedrals of Amiens and Vézelay. Through his examinations of literary figures like Prosper Mérimée and his reflections on philosophical concepts, Pater demonstrates his ability to find eternal significance in specific historical and artistic moments. "Miscellaneous Studies" serves as an essential window into the intellectual life of a writer who forever changed the landscape of English literary and art criticism.

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• Celý názov: Miscellaneous Studies
• Podnázov: A Series of Essays
• Autor: Walter Pater
• Jazyk: Angličtina
• Väzba: Pevná
• Počet strán: 262
• EAN: 9781025840123
• ISBN: 1025840127
• ID: 52521990
• Nakladateľ: Tradd Street Press
• Hmotnosť: 546 g
• Rozmery: 234 × 156 × 16 mm
• Dátum vydania: 14. February 2026

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