Art and Reality - John Anderson on Literature and Aesthetics (Paperback, First published in 1982 by Hale & Iremonger)

Art and Reality is a collection of general theoretical reflections and particular critical studies, in which John Anderson asserts the essential role of art and aesthetics in intellectual life. Rejecting the notion that artistic appreciation is simply a matter of spontaneous response or 'personal taste', Anderson argues that genuine criticism requires the application of general aesthetic principles and an awareness of the relationship between art and nature. In exploring how beauty is experienced and defined, he considers a wide range of authors, from Homer to Joyce, Melville to Dostoevsky, Shakespeare to Shaw. He outlines his underlying theory of aesthetics and offers commentary on some key controversies of his day, including psychoanalytic criticism, the Ern Malley hoax, and the censorship of Ulysses in Australia.With characteristic rigor and originality, Anderson proposes a philosophical way of approaching works of art, one which can lead us to a more meaningful and thoughtful engagement with literature.

General

Imprint:	Sydney University Press
Country of origin:	Australia
Release date:	April 2017
Authors:	John Anderson
Editors:	Janet Anderson • Graham Cullum • Kimon Lycos
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback - A5: Tankobon
Pages:	314
Edition:	First published in 1982 by Hale & Iremonger
ISBN-13:	978-1-74332-509-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Aesthetics Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Aesthetics
LSN:	1-74332-509-6
Barcode:	9781743325094

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