Oxford Essays, 1856

Oxford Essays, 1856: Contributed By Members Of The University (1856) is a collection of essays written by various members of the University of Oxford in the year 1856. The book was edited by Max Muller, a German-born philologist and Orientalist who was a professor of comparative philology at Oxford. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including literature, history, philosophy, science, and religion. Some of the notable contributors include John Ruskin, who wrote about the relationship between art and morality, and Benjamin Jowett, who wrote about the importance of education in society. The book provides a snapshot of the intellectual and cultural landscape of Oxford in the mid-19th century, and offers insights into the thoughts and ideas of some of the leading minds of the time.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.