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Matthew Arnold

Matthew Arnold

Born 1822 · Died 1888

Professor of Poetry at the University of Oxford Fellow of Oriel College

Quotes

  • “I keep saying, Shakspeare, Shakspeare, you are as obscure as life is.”
    Letter to Arthur Hugh Clough c. 6 December 1847 ; note the alternate spelling o
  • “Yes: in the sea of life enisl’d, / With echoing straits between us thrown, / Dotting the shoreless watery wild, / We mortal millions live alone.”
    "To Marguerite: Continued", st. 1 1852
  • “I am past thirty, and three parts iced over.”
    Letter to Arthur Hugh Clough 12 February 1853
  • “The will is free; / Strong is the soul, and wise, and beautiful; / The seeds of god-like power are in us still; / Gods are we, bards, saints, heroes, if we will!”
    The Strayed Reveller, and Other Poems
  • “The World in which we live and move / Outlasts aversion, outlasts love: / Outlasts each effort, interest, hope, / Remorse, grief, joy.”
    Resignation

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Books by Matthew Arnold in order

Books by Matthew Arnold in the order they were published, from Poems (1853) to The Scholar Gypsy (1996).

  1. 1PoemsPoems1853
  2. 2Essays in CriticismEssays in Criticism1865
  3. 3On the Study of Celtic LiteratureOn the Study of Celtic Literature1867
  4. 4Culture and AnarchyCulture and Anarchy1869
  5. 5Literature & DogmaLiterature & Dogma1873
  6. 6God & the BibleGod & the Bible1875
  7. 7Discourses in AmericaDiscourses in America1885
  8. 8General GrantGeneral Grant1887
  9. 9Reports on Elementary Schools 1852-1882Reports on Elementary Schools 1852-18821889
  10. 10Sweetness and LightSweetness and Light1890
  11. 11Sohrab and RustumSohrab and Rustum1893
  12. 12Essays in Criticism: Second SeriesEssays in Criticism: Second Series1895
  13. 13Letters of Matthew Arnold, 1848-1888Letters of Matthew Arnold, 1848-18881895
  14. 14The Function of Criticism at the Present TimeThe Function of Criticism at the Present Time1895
  15. 15Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold with Explanatory Notes by tPoetical Works of Matthew Arnold with Explanatory Notes by the Author1900
  16. 16The Works of Matthew ArnoldThe Works of Matthew Arnold1903
  17. 17Essays, English and AmericanEssays, English and American1910
  18. 18Thoughts on Education Chosen from the Writings of Matthew ArThoughts on Education Chosen from the Writings of Matthew Arnold1912
  19. 19The Poems of Matthew ArnoldThe Poems of Matthew Arnold1926
  20. 20Arnold - Poetry and ProseArnold - Poetry and Prose1939
  21. 21Complete Prose Works of Matthew ArnoldComplete Prose Works of Matthew Arnold1960
  22. 22Dover BeachDover Beach1970
  23. 23The Scholar GypsyThe Scholar Gypsy1996
  24. 24Sohrab and Rustum, an EpisodeSohrab and Rustum, an Episode

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