Walter Pater

The book ""Walter Pater"" by A.C. Benson is a biography of the English essayist, literary critic, and writer Walter Pater. The book provides a comprehensive account of Pater's life, from his childhood in London to his education at Oxford, his career as a writer, and his later years. It explores Pater's literary and philosophical ideas, his influence on the Aesthetic movement, and his relationship with other writers and thinkers of his time, such as Oscar Wilde and John Ruskin. The book also delves into Pater's personal life, including his sexuality and his relationships with his family and friends. Overall, ""Walter Pater"" offers a detailed and insightful portrait of one of the most important figures in Victorian literature and culture.English Critic And Essayist Walter Pater Advocated The Doctrine Of Art For Art's Sake, Which Became A Cornerstone Of The Movement Known As Aestheticism. This Book Details Walter Pater's Life Story As Told Through His Relatives And Friends. The Contents Include His Early Life; His Early Writings; His Life At Oxford; His Life In London; His Later Writings And His Personal Characteristics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.