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Oxford University Press - The Temporality of Taste in 18th Century

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Explore the complex evolution of aesthetic theory in this scholarly work from Oxford University Press. The Temporality of Taste in Eighteenth-Century British Writing examines the faculty of taste itself, moving beyond mere subjective preference to investigate its origin and nature. Review Noggle traces a significant tradition of aesthetic discourse, following the intellectual paths established by figures such as Addison and Shaftesbury. By analyzing how taste functions as a meaningful concept rather than an arbitrary feeling, this text provides a deep look into the history of British literary thought. The research is grounded in a wide range of primary sources, including verse and fugitive journalism. This contextual approach allows readers to see how aesthetic ideas lived and breathed within the media of the era. It is a significant addition to the study of eighteenth-century literary theory and the history of British writing.

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Examines the fundamental faculty of taste as a concept in eighteenth-century British writing.

Traces the historical tradition of aesthetic discourse from Addison and Shaftesbury onwards.

Provides deep analysis of how taste functions beyond simple subjective preference.

Uses fugitive journalism and verse to provide rich historical context for aesthetic theory.

Offers a scholarly perspective on the origins and nature of taste in British literature.

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Brand: Oxford University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0199642435
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Literary Theory & Movements
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 09 February 2012
Listed Since: 02 June 2011

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