Includes "Burke's Reflections" and "Pocock's Reflections on Burke and the Eighteenth Century".
A thinker whose range transcends formal boundaries, Burke has been highly prized by both conservatives and liberals, and this new edition charts the development of Burke's thought and its importance as a response to the events of his day.
Edmund Burke (1729–97) first published in 1757 this enquiry into the psychological origins of aesthetic taste. His doctrine of the sublime was to influence artistic and literary perceptions for years to come. Reissued here is the revised second edition, which appeared in 1759.
This is one of the most important works of aesthetics ever written. Whilst many writers have taken up their pen to write of the beautiful.
This is one of the most important works of aesthetics ever written. Whilst many writers have taken up their pen to write of the beautiful.
First published in 1790, when the French Revolution was still young, this remains one... Læs mere
Originally published in 1923, this book presents a biographical account of Edmund Burke's early life and education. A transcript of... Læs mere
Originally published in 1920, this book contains three pieces of Burke's writing, together with analysis and critical notes. A chronological table of Burke's... Læs mere