Excursions In Art And Letters (1891)

By William Wetmore Story

Book Overview

Excursions In Art And Letters is a collection of essays and articles written by American sculptor and author William Wetmore Story. Originally published in 1891, the book covers a wide range of topics related to art, literature, and culture.The first section of the book is dedicated to art and includes essays on topics such as the history of sculpture, the art of Michelangelo, and the role of art in society. Story provides insights into the creative process and offers his own opinions on various artistic movements and styles.The second section of the book focuses on literature and includes essays on authors such as Dante, Shakespeare, and Goethe. Story offers his interpretations of their works and discusses their impact on literature and culture.Throughout the book, Story's writing is characterized by his eloquence and erudition. He draws on his own experiences as an artist and writer to provide unique insights into the creative process. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in art, literature, and culture in the late 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104125374
• ISBN13: 9781104125370
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"