Publisher's Synopsis
Watts Phillips: Artist and Playwright is a biography written by E. Watts Phillips about his father, the Victorian-era artist and playwright, Watts Phillips. The book provides a detailed account of Phillips' life, from his early days as a struggling artist to his rise to fame as a successful playwright. The author explores Phillips' artistic and literary achievements, including his plays, novels, and illustrations, as well as his personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues. The book also delves into the cultural and social context of Phillips' time, providing insight into the Victorian era and its impact on the arts. Overall, Watts Phillips: Artist and Playwright is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a talented and influential artist and writer.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.