Critical Reflections on Poetry, Painting and Music. With an Inquiry Into the Rise and Progress of the Theatrical Entertainments of the Ancients: 2 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781022239661)

First published in 1719, Dubos's Critical Reflections is a pioneering work of art criticism and aesthetics. Drawing on ancient and modern sources, Dubos offers a comprehensive analysis of the nature and function of poetry, painting, and music, as well as the role of the arts in society. A classic of French literature, Critical Reflections remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and theory of art.

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