Contrasts (1873)

By William Gilbert and William Gilbert

Book Overview

Contrasts is a book originally published in 1873 by the British artist and writer William Gilbert. The book is a collection of essays and illustrations that explore the stark contrasts between different aspects of Victorian society. Gilbert's writing is characterized by his wit and satire, and he uses his illustrations to highlight the absurdities and contradictions of Victorian life. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of society, including art, politics, religion, and social class. Throughout the book, Gilbert skewers the Victorian obsession with propriety and respectability, and he critiques the social norms and conventions that governed Victorian life. Despite its age, Contrasts remains a relevant and insightful commentary on the social and cultural issues of the Victorian era, and it continues to be studied and appreciated by scholars and readers today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436813220
• ISBN13: 9781436813228
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"