Carl Van Vechten

Broschiertes Buch

Peter Whiffle

Beschreibung

"Peter Whiffle: His Life and Works" by Carl Van Vechten is a celebrated work of American literary fiction that offers a satirical glimpse into the bohemian artist life of early 20th-century New York City. This witty novel, meticulously prepared for print republication, explores the vibrant and often absurd world of its titular character. Van Vechten's work, a significant example of American fiction, provides a humorous and insightful commentary on the artistic and intellectual circles of its time. This edition preserves the original text, allowing readers to experience the author's unique voice and perspective. A fascinating blend of literary artistry and social observation, "Peter Whiffle" remains a compelling and timeless exploration of ambition, creativity, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Its enduring appeal lies in its sharp wit and its portrayal of a bygone era. 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 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. 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.

Autor

Carl Van Vechten (1880-1964) was an American photographer, writer, and patron of the Harlem Renaissance. Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Van Vechten was raised in a wealthy, highly educated family. After graduating from high school, he enrolled at the University of Chicago to study art and music, and spent much of his time writing for the college newspaper. In 1903, he took up a position as a columnist for the Chicago American, but was fired three years later for his difficult writing style. He moved to New York in 1906 to work as a music critic for The New York Times, focusing on opera and taking a leave of absence to travel through Europe the following year. Van Vechten's work as a critic coincided with the careers of some of the twentieth century's greatest artists-the dancer Isadora Duncan; Russian prima ballerina Anna Pavlovna; and Gertrude Stein, a writer and one of Van Vechten's closest friends. Van Vechten, who wrote an influential essay titled "How to Read Gertrude Stein," would become Stein's literary executor following her death in 1946. He is perhaps most notable for his promotion and patronage of some of the Harlem Renaissance's leading artists, including Paul Robeson and Richard Wright. In addition to his photographic portraits of such figures as Langston Hughes, Ella Fitzgerald, Zora Neale Hurston, Marcel Duchamp, and Frida Kahlo, Van Vechten was the author of several novels, including Peter Whiffle (1922) and Firecrackers: A Realistic Novel (1925).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 132
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 195g
• ISBN-13: 9781023559577
• ISBN-10: 1023559579
• Artikelnr.: 74001357