Ivory Apes And Peacock (1899)
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ISBN10: 1120302196
ISBN13: 9781120302199
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 276
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120302199
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 276
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Ivory Apes and Peacocks is a book written by Israfel, the pseudonym of the American author and journalist James Huneker. Published in 1899, the book is a collection of essays and critiques on various topics related to art, literature, music, and society.The book's title is a reference to the decadent and ornamental nature of the art and culture of the time, which Huneker compares to the exotic and extravagant animals of the jungle. The essays in the book cover a wide range of topics, from the works of famous artists and writers like Oscar Wilde and Edgar Allan Poe, to the state of contemporary music and the role of women in society.Huneker's writing style is characterized by his wit, humor, and sharp criticism, as he takes aim at the pretensions and excesses of the cultural elite. He also displays a deep knowledge and appreciation of the arts, and his essays are filled with insightful analysis and commentary.Overall, Ivory Apes and Peacocks is a fascinating glimpse into the cultural landscape of the late 19th century, and a testament to the enduring power of art and literature to capture the human experience.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.
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