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_aWhistler, James McNeill, _d1834-1903 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Gentle Art of Making Enemies |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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| 500 | _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gentle_Art_of_Making_Enemies | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-02-19 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Christine P. Travers, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Gentle Art of Making Enemies" by James McNeill Whistler is a collection of essays and commentary written during the late 19th century. This work showcases Whistler's unique perspective on art, criticism, and the often contentious relationship between artists and their critics, particularly highlighted through his infamous legal battle with John Ruskin. The text illustrates Whistler's wit and creativity while exploring themes of artistic integrity, public perception, and identity in the world of art. At the start of this collection, the reader is introduced to a curious legal history involving Whistler, where he defends his work and reputation against Ruskin's disparaging remarks. Whistler's art is criticized for being unrefined or lacking detail, leading him to seek legal recourse for libel. The opening portion delves into courtroom exchanges, witty exchanges between Whistler and his interrogators, and captures his steadfast belief in his own artistic value despite the unflattering portrayals by critics. This section sets the tone for the rest of the book, reflecting on the nature of criticism and the artist's response to public opinion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aWhistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903 | ||
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