Rutgers University Press 1650-1850: Ideas, Aesthetics, Inquiries - Early Modern Era Vol 28

1650-1850: Ideas, Aesthetics, and Inquiries in the Early Modern Era (Volume 28) from Rutgers University Press offers a rigorous and inventive exploration of long-eighteenth-century writing, thinking, and artistry. This comprehensive volume combines fresh examinations of prominent authors and artists with investigations into overlooked and unconventional elements of the Enlightenment legacy. It delivers a detailed rendering of the first principles and foundational efforts of modern culture, spanning all nations and language traditions. The book provides readers with a truly global perspective on this transformative historical period, making it an essential resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in understanding the intellectual and creative foundations of contemporary thought and expression.