Wilde v Whistler by Oscar Wilde and James McNeill Whistler

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Author Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
Author Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903
LoC No. 43039228
Title Wilde v Whistler
Being an Acrimonious Correspondence on Art Between Oscar Wilde and James A McNeill Whistler
Original Publication United Kingdom: privately printed,1906.
Note Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Taken from Whistler's The gentle art of making enemies.
Credits Tim Lindell, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "Wilde v Whistler" by Oscar Wilde and James McNeill Whistler is a spirited and witty exchange on art, presented as a collection of correspondences between the two renowned figures, penned in the early 20th century. This book is a unique blend of literary critique and artistic commentary, reflecting the cultural tensions of the period between romanticism and modernism. The correspondence captures the lively debates surrounding aesthetics and the role of the artist in society, showcasing both Wilde's and Whistler's eloquence and sharp humor. The content of the book revolves around their contrasting views on art, beauty, and the responsibilities of the artist. Wilde defends the notion that culture and beauty are essential to the artist's environment, arguing against Whistler's provocations that emphasize the value of ugliness and the isolation of the artist from societal beauty. Whistler, on the other hand, satirizes Wilde's poetic sensibilities, highlighting the absurdity of relying on beauty in a world filled with ugliness and criticizing Wilde's literary prowess. Their exchanges reveal not only a battle of wits but also an exploration of the nature of creativity and the importance of personal interpretation in art. The correspondence is marked by clever jabs, philosophical musings, and a profound respect for each other’s craft, making it both an entertaining and thought-provoking read. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 -- Correspondence
Subject Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903 -- Correspondence
Subject Authors, Irish -- 19th century -- Correspondence
Subject Art for art’s sake (Movement)
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EBook-No. 69674
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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