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The Ministry Of The Beautiful (1801)

The Ministry Of The Beautiful (1801)

Henry James Slack

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Antologías (no poéticas)
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9781120904577
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The Ministry of the Beautiful is a philosophical and poetic work written by Henry James Slack in 1801. The book explores the idea of beauty as a spiritual force that can inspire and uplift the human soul. Slack argues that beauty is not just a superficial quality, but a fundamental aspect of the universe that can reveal deeper truths about the nature of reality and the human experience.The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of beauty. The first section discusses the importance of beauty in the natural world, and how it can inspire feelings of awe and wonder in the human observer. The second section examines the role of beauty in art and literature, and how it can be used to convey complex emotions and ideas.Throughout the book, Slack draws on a range of philosophical and spiritual traditions, including Plato, Kant, and Christianity, to explore the nature of beauty and its relationship to the human soul. He also includes numerous examples of beautiful poetry and prose, which serve to illustrate his ideas and inspire the reader.Overall, The Ministry of the Beautiful is a thought-provoking and inspiring work that encourages the reader to look beyond the surface of things and seek out the deeper meaning and beauty in the world around them.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.

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