| Author |
Wedmore, Frederick, Sir, 1844-1921 |
| LoC No. |
01019110
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| Title |
On books and arts
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| Original Publication |
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1899.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The short story -- My rare book -- Balzac -- George Eliot -- My few things -- Anne Oldfield -- Siddons and Rachel -- Joseph Jefferson -- Zola's 'Thérèse Raquin' -- 'Macbeth' and Irving -- 'The Duchess of Malfi' -- Rembrandt -- Dutch seventeenth-century drawings -- Velasquez -- French eighteenth-century painting -- Chardin -- Moreau -- Gainsborough -- Cotman -- H. G. Hine -- Thomas Collier -- Lord Leighton -- Millais -- Burne-Jones -- Bosboom and his contemporaries -- Henner -- Francis James.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"On Books and Arts" by Sir Frederick Wedmore is a collection of critical essays written in the late 19th century. The book compiles Wedmore's contributions to various reviews and periodicals, primarily focusing on literary and artistic topics, including discussions on prominent authors and artists of his time. Readers can expect an exploration of the essence and intricacies of the short story format, as well as reflections on significant figures like Balzac, George Eliot, and their contributions to literature and art. The opening of the collection sets the stage for a deep dive into the art of storytelling, particularly the short story, and challenges preconceived notions about its nature. Wedmore contrasts the perceived simplicity of the short story with its sophisticated demands on both writers and readers. He suggests that it is mistakenly undervalued compared to novels and highlights the artistic freedom it offers, encouraging readers to appreciate its unique qualities. As the introduction unfolds, Wedmore poses questions regarding the nature of storytelling, emphasizing the short story's distinctiveness and depth, all while engaging with various literary traditions and contemporary practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
N: Fine Arts
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| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Literature -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
Art criticism
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| Subject |
Dramatic criticism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72545 |
| Release Date |
Dec 30, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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