Memories is a book written by Frederick Wedmore, a renowned English art critic and writer. The book is a collection of personal memories and reflections of the author, spanning his childhood, youth, and adult life. The memories are written in a narrative style, with vivid descriptions of people, places, and events that shaped the author's life. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different period of the author's life. The first chapter is about Wedmore's childhood, growing up in the countryside and ...
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Memories is a book written by Frederick Wedmore, a renowned English art critic and writer. The book is a collection of personal memories and reflections of the author, spanning his childhood, youth, and adult life. The memories are written in a narrative style, with vivid descriptions of people, places, and events that shaped the author's life. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different period of the author's life. The first chapter is about Wedmore's childhood, growing up in the countryside and his early experiences with nature. The subsequent chapters cover his education, his travels across Europe, and his career as an art critic and writer. Throughout the book, Wedmore reflects on his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. He shares his thoughts on love, loss, and the passing of time. The book is also filled with anecdotes and stories that provide a glimpse into the life of a prominent cultural figure in late 19th and early 20th century England. Overall, Memories is a compelling and intimate memoir that offers a unique perspective on the life and times of Frederick Wedmore. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art and literature in England, as well as those who enjoy memoirs and personal reflections.1912. The title of this book itself implies that there is here no Autobiography: no long, consecutive record of events that are one s own; but a selection of memories. They are more of people than of things. People-especially people of many sorts-are what is most interesting in the world: except the pursuit of an art. And it is sketches of people, in different spheres of work and of pleasure, that I have essayed to make. Nothing else. Contents: The Terrys, Long Ago; Charles Dickens; Pierre Berton-Sarah-Desclee; Francois Coppee; Gerome and Sarcey; Tennyson; Browning; Swinburne; William Morris and others; Frederick Locker; Links with the Past; More Links; Artists at Hampstead; My Editors; Leighton-Millais-Orchardson; Many Actors; Walter Pater; Henry Irving; Whistler-Haden-Legros; Lecturing and Reading; Mrs. Kendal; and Great Preachers.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.
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