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""An Essay Towards a Theory of Art"" by Lascelles Abercrombie, originally published in 1922, delves into the fundamental principles underlying artistic creation and appreciation. Abercrombie, a significant figure in early 20th-century literary criticism and poetic theory, presents a thoughtful exploration of aesthetics and the role of art in human experience. The essay examines the nature of beauty, the creative process, and the relationship between art and reality. Abercrombie's work provides valuable insights into the philosophical underpinnings of art, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the theory and criticism of art. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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