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Eden Versus Whistler: The Baronet And The Butterfly (1899)

Eden Versus Whistler: The Baronet And The Butterfly (1899)

Whistler, James McNeill
Eden, William

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ISBN10: 1120191297
ISBN13: 9781120191298
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 114
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Eden Versus Whistler: The Baronet And The Butterfly is a book written by James McNeill Whistler in 1899. The book is a collection of letters written by Whistler to Sir William Eden, a wealthy British baronet and art collector. The letters were written over a period of several years and cover a wide range of topics, including art, literature, politics, and society.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains Whistler's letters to Eden, which are written in a witty and often satirical style. Whistler discusses his own artwork, as well as the work of other artists, and provides commentary on the art world in general. He also discusses his personal life, including his relationships with women and his financial struggles.The second part of the book contains Eden's responses to Whistler's letters. Eden, who was also a writer and art critic, provides his own insights into the art world and offers his opinions on Whistler's work. He also discusses his own personal life, including his marriage and his travels.Overall, Eden Versus Whistler: The Baronet And The Butterfly provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of late 19th-century art and society. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the work of James McNeill Whistler or the art world of his 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.

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