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_aVan Vechten, Carl, _d1880-1964 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aPeter Whiffle |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2024-05-05 | ||
| 508 | _aTim Lindell, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Peter Whiffle: His Life and Works" by Carl Van Vechten is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the enigmatic figure of Peter Whiffle, exploring his unconventional philosophies on art and life, as well as his relationships with various artists and intellectuals. Through the lens of Van Vechten’s friendship with Whiffle, readers can expect a deep dive into the complexities of artistic ambition and the creative process. The opening of this narrative introduces us to the aftermath of Peter Whiffle's death, which went largely unnoticed by the public. The narrator, who has been named Whiffle’s literary executor, reflects on their friendship and the unique bond they shared, characterized by deep conversations and artistic inspiration. Despite Whiffle's lack of published works, he had a profound influence on those around him, leaving behind a legacy of ideas and fragmented thoughts. The narrative then transitions into a more vivid account of characters and settings, as the protagonist recounts his experiences in Paris, recounting encounters with figures like Martha, an artist, and the eccentric Peter, who is consumed by his own artistic anxieties and creative aspirations, setting the tone for an exploration of the interplay between art, life, and existential reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Alfred A. Knopf, 1922 |
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| 653 | _aAmerican fiction -- 20th century | ||
| 856 | 4 | _uhttps://archive.org/details/peterwhifflehisl0000vanv/page/n5/mode/2up | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73546 |
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