A Guide to the Literature of Aesthetics is a comprehensive book written by Charles Mills Gayley in 1890. The book provides a detailed overview of the various works of literature that focus on the subject of aesthetics. It explores the different theories and ideas related to aesthetics, including the concept of beauty, art, and taste. The book is divided into different chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of aesthetics. The first chapter provides an introduction to the subject and discusses the various definitions of aesthetics. The following chapters delve deeper into the different theories of aesthetics, including the works of philosophers such as Kant, Hegel, and Schopenhauer. The book also covers the history of aesthetics, including the development of the discipline and its major movements. It explores the various forms of art, including literature, painting, and music, and discusses how they relate to aesthetics. The book also examines the role of the artist, the audience, and the critic in the aesthetic experience. Overall, A Guide to the Literature of Aesthetics is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the subject of aesthetics. It provides a comprehensive overview of the different theories and ideas related to aesthetics and explores the various forms of art and their relationship to aesthetics. The book is well-written and accessible, making it an excellent resource for both students and scholars of aesthetics.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.