Dante Gabriel Rossetti: A Record And A Study

By William Sharp

Book Overview

""Dante Gabriel Rossetti: A Record and a Study"" is a comprehensive biography of the famous 19th-century English poet and artist, Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Written by William Sharp, a contemporary of Rossetti's, the book chronicles the life and works of this influential figure, from his early years as a member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood to his later career as a prominent painter and poet. Sharp provides detailed analysis of Rossetti's artistic style, including his use of symbolism and his fascination with medieval and Renaissance themes. The book also delves into Rossetti's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and lovers, and his struggles with addiction and mental illness. Overall, ""Dante Gabriel Rossetti: A Record and a Study"" offers a fascinating portrait of one of the most important figures in the history of English art and literature.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: 142861964X
• ISBN13: 9781428619647
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"