Intimate Letters of James Gibbons Huneker

Intimate Letters of James Gibbons Huneker

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Intimate Letters of James Gibbons Huneker is a collection of personal correspondences written by the American music critic and essayist, James Gibbons Huneker. The book includes letters written to various friends, family members, and colleagues throughout his life. The letters provide insight into Huneker's personal life, including his relationships, opinions, and experiences. The book also includes a biographical introduction by the editor, which provides context for Huneker's life and work. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including music, literature, art, and politics, and offer a glimpse into the cultural and intellectual climate of the early 20th century. Overall, Intimate Letters of James Gibbons Huneker is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of one of America's most influential cultural critics.1924. A selection of letters written by Huneker, the preeminent in-depth music critic, whose impressionistic, but incisive criticism in all fields of art made him one of the most influential of his day. He stood at the head of an American Aesthetic movement of bohemian authors, artists, actors and musicians obsessed with decorative and frequently morbid beauty of the arts. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781417928545
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 780.92
Language: English
Number of pages: 332
Weight: 485g
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 18mm