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Frederick Wedmore

    Rooted in a Quaker upbringing, this author delves into profound human experiences through his prose. His short story collections are often considered the zenith of his craft, masterfully capturing subtle nuances of the human psyche and social dynamics. Through a distinctive narrative voice, he offers readers insightful explorations of the world and its inhabitants.

    A Snapt Gold Ring, of II; Volume I
    Life of Honoré de Balzac
    Whistler's Etchings: A Study And A Catalog
    Whistler, and Others
    Rembrandt--his Life, His Work, And His Time
    Renunciations
    • Renunciations

      A Chemist In The Suburbs, A Confidence At The Savile, The North Coast And Eleanor (1893)

      • 100 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

      Renunciations
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      Rembrandt--his Life, His Work, And His Time
    • Whistler, and Others

      • 250 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      This collection of essays by art critic Sir Frederick Wedmore includes a famous essay on the painter James McNeill Whistler, as well as pieces on other artists such as John Singer Sargent and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. With insightful analysis and elegant prose, Wedmore provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian art.

      Whistler, and Others
    • Life of Honoré de Balzac

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      This biography of Honoré de Balzac, written by Frederick Wedmore, provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and works of the celebrated French novelist. Wedmore explores Balzac's background, influences, and creative process, giving readers a deeper understanding of his literary output. Anyone interested in French literature will find this book an engaging and informative read.

      Life of Honoré de Balzac
    • Orges and Miradou With Other a Pieces

      • 122 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

      Orges and Miradou With Other a Pieces
    • Fine Prints

      • 292 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      This comprehensive survey of fine prints covers the history of the medium, the techniques used to create them, and the role of prints in the art world. The book features numerous color illustrations of famous prints and provides insight into the creative process of printmaking.

      Fine Prints