The Intellectual Life - Softcover

Hamerton, Philip Gilbert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 154804959X ISBN 13: 9781548049591

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

Synopsis

First published in 1873, this is probably the best-known work of this 19th Century English artist, art critic and author. I propose, in the following pages, to consider the possibilities of a satisfactory intellectual life under various conditions of ordinary human existence. It will form a part of my plan to take into account favorable and unfavorable influences of many kinds; and my chief purpose, so far as any effect upon others may be hoped for, will be to guard some who may read the book alike against the loss of time caused by unnecessary discouragement, and the waste of effort which is the consequence of misdirected energies. The essence of the book may be expressed in a few sentences, the rest being little more than evidence or illustration. I have written for all classes, in the conviction that the intellectual life is really within the reach of every one who earnestly desires it.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 154804959X
• ISBN 13: 9781548049591
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 472