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Rossetti

His Life and Works
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Rossetti by Evelyn Waugh is a detailed exploration of the life and artistic journey of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, a pivotal figure in the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Waugh delves into Rossetti's influences, relationships, and the cultural context of his time, painting a vivid picture of his contributions to poetry and painting, highlighting his impact on Victorian art. This biography sheds light on Rossetti's complex personality and enduring legacy.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in exploring the life and times of the renowned poet and artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The narrative blends Evelyn Waugh's engaging writing style with intricate details of Rossetti's personal and professional world, offering a vivid portrait that might appeal to those who appreciate biographies centred on artistic figures.

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A portrait of one of the greatest artists of the nineteenth century, from one of the greatest writers of the twentieth.

Rossetti, Evelyn Waugh's first book, is an intimate account of Dante Gabriel Rossetti's tragic and mysterious life—the story behind some of the greatest poetry and painting of the nineteenth century. Shot through with Waugh's charm and dry wit, and illuminated by his sense of kinship with the Pre-Raphaelite artist, Rossetti is at once a brilliant reevaluation of Rossetti's work and legacy, as well as a bold gesture of defiance against the art establishment of the 1920s.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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Rossetti by Evelyn Waugh has been praised for its lively and spirited writing, making it a delightful cultural read according to The New Statesman. Country Life celebrates its re-issue as a noteworthy event deserving of grand celebrations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241547885

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 248g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Evelyn Waugh was born in Hampstead in 1903 and educated at Hertford College, Oxford. In 1928 he published his first novel, Decline and Fall, which was soon followed by Vile Bodies (1930), Black Mischief (1932), A Handful of Dust (1934) and Scoop (1938). During these years he also travelled extensively and converted to Catholicism. In 1939 Waugh was commissioned in the Royal Marines and later transferred to the Royal Horse Guards, experiences which informed his Sword of Honour trilogy (1952-61). His most famous novel, Brideshead Revisited (1945), was written while on leave from the army. Waugh died in 1966.

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