02984cam a22003613u 4500 68526 UtSlPG 20260610134601.0 m cr n 260607r20221908utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d w09000193 UtSlPG en iso639-1 N Carr, J. Comyns (Joseph Comyns), 1849-1916 Some eminent Victorians: Personal recollections in the world of art and letters Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-07-15 Introductory -- Idle hours -- Essays in journalism -- The Bar -- Dante Gabriel Rossetti -- Edward Burne-Jones -- Millais and Leighton -- Frederick Walker -- Design and engraving -- The Grosvenor Gallery and the New Gallery -- Whistler and Cecil Lawson -- Art journalism -- Orators -- Some Victorian poets -- A younger generation -- Men of the theatre -- Social hours -- Some foreign actors -- The work of the theatre. Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Some Eminent Victorians: Personal Recollections in the World of Art and Letters" by J. Comyns Carr is a collection of personal recollections and reflections on prominent figures in the Victorian Era, focusing on art and literature. Written in the early 20th century, the book examines the author's deep appreciation for iconic artists and writers from the recent past, emphasizing a nostalgic reverence for their contributions to both fields. The text likely contrasts the values and challenges of the earlier Victorian generation against the modern perspectives of Carr's contemporary era. The opening of the book sets the stage for Carr's exploration of his interactions with these eminent figures, beginning with reflections on his own upbringing and education that shaped his literary ambitions. He discusses the significance of his family background, various educational experiences, and the vibrant art and literary scene of the Victorian Era. Through anecdotes and encounters, Carr introduces the reader to the rich tapestry of personalities and the dynamic environment that characterized his formative years and laid the groundwork for the detailed recollections that follow throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Duckworth & Co., 1908 English literature -- 19th century Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 19th century Art, Victorian https://archive.org/details/someeminentvicto00carr/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68526 109330 109330