Charles Mills Gayley fue un profesor de Inglés y Clásicos cuya carrera académica fomentó una profunda apreciación por el análisis literario. Desarrolló una profunda pasión por Shakespeare y la poesía, lo que moldeó su enfoque para comprender y enseñar literatura. Su viaje intelectual, marcado por una rigurosa educación clásica y una posterior inmersión en el verso inglés, culminó en una contribución significativa al estudio de la poesía inglesa.
This comprehensive guide to the literature of aesthetics covers a wide range of topics, including the history of aesthetics, theories of beauty, and the philosophy of art. The authors provide annotated bibliographies of key works, making this book an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the field of aesthetics.
This volume collects the major works of Francis Bacon, one of the most influential figures in early modern philosophy and science. It includes his essays, scientific treatises, and legal writings, offering a comprehensive view of his thought and legacy. This is an essential resource for scholars and students of early modern philosophy and intellectual history.
This comprehensive survey of English poetry provides a thorough grounding in the genre, from its earliest examples to the modern era. Benjamin Putnam Kurtz, Charles Mills Gayley, and Clement C. Young offer insightful commentary and analysis, backed up by representative masterpieces from each period. This book is an indispensable resource for students and scholars of literature.
This book is a collection of original essays and creative works dedicated to Charles Mills Gayley, a distinguished professor of English at the University of California. Written by his former students and colleagues, these pieces reflect Gayley's enduring influence on their intellectual and artistic lives.
A comprehensive collection of the philosophical, scientific, and literary works of one of the most influential thinkers and statesmen of the Renaissance. Includes Bacon's famous essays, his ground-breaking scientific treatises, and his political and legal writings.
A comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of literary criticism. This book provides a clear and accessible introduction to the major schools of thought in the field, including formalism, structuralism, post-structuralism, psychoanalysis, cultural criticism, and more. It also includes practical exercises and examples that demonstrate how to apply these methods to different genres of literature. It is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding and appreciating literature more deeply.