William Morris (1834-1896) was a protean figure who exerted a major influence as poet, craftsman, master printer and designer. This volume gives in detail the comments and observations that articulate Morris's problematic political and artistic stands and equally problematic position within the aesthetic movement as it developed in the 1890s. Also voiced are the complexities of his troubled marriage and his devotion to his daughters. However, dominating all these themes, are the Kelmscott Press and the biulding of Morris's library of medieval manuscripts and early printed books. The letters in this volume record the way in which the Press became not only the centre of Morris's aesthetic ambitions and achievements, but also the site for his closest human relations and for much of his connecting with the makers of early modernism.
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"1996 is the hundredth anniversary of the death of William Morris at the comparatively early age of 62. Various exhibitions and conferences will mark the year, but few events can be as notable as the completion of this edition of Morris's collected letters. . . . The annotations are breathtaking in their thoroughness. . . . [They] will be of extraordinary help to all those in the future who wish to discover more about one of the greatest figures of the nineteenth century. . . . One is deeply grateful to Norman Kelvin for having made so much of William Morris available."--Peter Stansky, Stanford University
"A stunning completion of an altogether admirable edition, beautifully produced and printed. . . . a magnificent achievement in scholarship."--Jerome Buckley, Harvard University
"1996 is the hundredth anniversary of the death of William Morris at the comparatively early age of 62. Various exhibitions and conferences will mark the year, but few events can be as notable as the completion of this edition of Morris's collected letters. . . . The annotations are breathtaking in their thoroughness. . . . [They] will be of extraordinary help to all those in the future who wish to discover more about one of the greatest figures of the nineteenth century. . . . One is deeply grateful to Norman Kelvin for having made so much of William Morris available."--Peter Stansky, Stanford University
"A stunning completion of an altogether admirable edition, beautifully produced and printed. . . . a magnificent achievement in scholarship."--Jerome Buckley, Harvard University
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Librería: Joseph Burridge Books, Dagenham, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. LXV, 537 pages, illustrations : 24 cm. Summary:This volume gives in detail the comments and observations that articulate Morris's problematic political and artistic stands and equally problematic position within the aesthetic movement as it developed in the 1890s. Nº de ref. del artículo: 20jbew320
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Librería: Blue Whale Books, ABAA, Charlottesville, VA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: very good. No markings. Floral pattern faded on spine but text perfectly readable. An internal slit (over zealous box opener?) to the front of the mylar covered dust jacket. Always securely packed. Professional booksellers since 1994. Satisfaction guaranteed. Nº de ref. del artículo: 021458
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Librería: Labyrinth Books, Princeton, NJ, Estados Unidos de America
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