William Wetmore Story And His Friends: From Letters, Diaries, And Recollections V2 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162962986)

William Wetmore Story And His Friends: From Letters, Diaries, And Recollections V2 is a book written by the renowned author Henry James. This book is a collection of letters, diaries, and recollections of William Wetmore Story and his friends. William Wetmore Story was a famous American sculptor, poet, and art critic who lived in the 19th century. He was a prominent figure in the American expatriate community in Rome, Italy, where he lived for most of his life.The book provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of William Wetmore Story and his circle of friends, which included many famous artists, writers, and intellectuals of the time. The letters, diaries, and recollections included in the book offer a unique perspective on the social and cultural milieu of the 19th century, particularly in Rome.The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume focusing on the later years of William Wetmore Story's life. The book includes letters from prominent figures such as Robert Browning, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, among others.Overall, William Wetmore Story And His Friends: From Letters, Diaries, And Recollections V2 is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the life and times of William Wetmore Story, as well as the social and cultural milieu of the 19th century. The book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the arts and culture of the time.In Two Volumes.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.

Author: Henry James
ISBN-10: 1162962984
ISBN-13: 9781162962986
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73d