An apology for the arts

by William Macneile Dixon

A compilation of lectures and articles on the subject of civilization and the arts. Included are discussions of Sir Walter Scott, Leo Tolstoy, and a rather charitable look at Thomas Chatterton's Rowley hoax, in which he describes the elaborate deception which set academe on its ear as "an ingenious practical joke." 215 pages. cloth.. small 8vo..

215 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1978

About the author

William Macneile Dixon (1866–1946) was a British author and academic.