The Tenth Muse: Essays in Criticism

362 Pages·2016·46.153 MB·English

by  Herbert Read

Routledge Revivals
The Tenth Muse
This book, first published in 1957, is a collection of Herbert Read’s
essays on various topics. The essays explore many different subjects and
themes, including art, literature, religion and philosophy. This title
will be of interest to a variety of readers.
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The Tenth Muse
Essays in Criticism
Herbert Read
Firstpublishedin1957
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THE
TENTH MUSE
Essays in Criticism
by
H ERBERT READ
ROUTLEDGE & KEGAN PAUL
London
First published 1957
by Routledge & Kegan Paul Limited
Broadway House Carter Lane E.C.4
Printed in Great Britain
by Wyman & Sons Ltd. London Fakenham & Reading
© by Herbert Read
To
W. G. ARCHER, O.B.E.
who suggested this book