9781333446086 - The Arts Club and Its Members (Classic Reprint) de Rogers, G. A. F. (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of a private London club for artists, writers, and intellectuals, known as the Arts Club. The book traces its founding in 1863, exploring the social and cultural context of its inception in Victorian England. Through vivid anecdotes and historical research, the author uncovers the clubââ â¢s early members, their personalities, and the events that shaped its early years. The reader is treated to fascinating glimpses into the lives of prominent figures like Charles Dickens, Thomas Hughes, Charles Keene, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, offering a unique window into the creative milieu of the Victorian era. The book also reveals the club's role as a social hub for artistic and intellectual exchange, highlighting the lively gatherings, debates, and celebrations that took place within its walls. The narrative then follows the club's journey through various locations, culminating in its final home at 40 Dover Street. The author carefully reconstructs the history of the building and its previous inhabitants, weaving together a captivating narrative that showcases the broader social and architectural history of London. The book offers a nuanced and engaging exploration of the Arts Clubââ â¢s history, highlighting its unique place within the social and artistic landscape of London over a century ago. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condición: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Arts Club and Its MembersThe majority of the members have always been painters and architects sculpture, literature, and journalism have been well represented, and so long as the Club was located in Hanov.