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Routledge - Friedrich Max Muller and Victorian Philology

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Explore the intellectual impact of Friedrich Max Muller (1823-1900) through this Routledge publication. As a German comparative philologist, Muller became one of the most influential scholars in Victorian Britain. This work tracks his journey from his 1846 research visit to prepare a translation of the Rig Veda to his lifelong residency in Britain following his 1854 appointment as Taylor Professor of Modern Languages at Oxford. Learn how Muller's academic activities shaped British intellectual life during the second half of the nineteenth century. The text examines his significant contributions, including his 1856 essay on Comparative Mythology, which provided inspiration for evolutionist thinkers of the era. This book provides a deep look at how his work in philology helped define the scholarly landscape of the Victorian period.

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Examines the life and academic career of Friedrich Max Muller from his arrival in Britain in 1846 through his tenure at Oxford.

Details his role as the Taylor Professor of Modern Languages at Oxford starting in 1854.

Analyzes his influence on British intellectual life during the second half of the nineteenth century.

Covers his research regarding the translation of the Rig Veda and his work in comparative philology.

Discusses his 1856 essay on Comparative Mythology and its impact on evolutionist thinkers.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138633844
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 27 July 2017
Listed Since: 20 October 2016

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