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Roses And Thorns Or Recollections Of An Artist: A Tale Of Truth, For The Grave And The Gay (1854)

Roses And Thorns Or Recollections Of An Artist: A Tale Of Truth, For The Grave And The Gay (1854)

Paine, Susanna

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ISBN10: 1104460270
ISBN13: 9781104460273
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Roses and Thorns or Recollections of an Artist: A Tale of Truth, for the Grave and the Gay is a book written by Susanna Paine and published in 1854. The book is a collection of recollections and stories from the author's life as an artist, spanning from her childhood to her adult years. The title, Roses and Thorns, refers to the ups and downs of life, with the roses representing the happy moments and the thorns representing the difficult ones.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the author's life. The first chapter is dedicated to Paine's childhood and her early interest in art. She describes the challenges she faced as a young girl who wanted to pursue a career in a male-dominated field. Other chapters focus on her experiences as a student, her travels, and her relationships with friends and family.Throughout the book, Paine provides a candid and personal account of her life, sharing both the joys and the struggles. She also offers insights into the world of art during the 19th century, including the challenges faced by female artists. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, making it an enjoyable read for both those interested in art history and those simply looking for a good story.Overall, Roses and Thorns or Recollections of an Artist: A Tale of Truth, for the Grave and the Gay is a charming and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on the life of an artist in the 19th century.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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