Matthew Arnold — Essays in Criticism: First Series

London, Macmillan and Co. Limited, 1905. Leather. A finely bound copy of the first series of Essays in Criticism from English cultural critic Matthew Arnold, bound by Bickers & Son. Later edition. A collection of essays on criticism which remains a significant authority on critics to this day. His prefatory essay, "The Function of Criticism at the Present Time", is one of the most influential essays written on the role of the critic in identifying and elevating literature. Written by Matthew Arnold, an English poet and cultural critic. Bound by Bickers & Son, Leicester. Bound in full tree calf. Externally, very smart with minor wear to the extremities and light fading to the spine. Head and tail of the joints starting. Front hinge just starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with minor age toning to the endpapers. School prize bookplate to the front pastedown. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .