Author: Wilde, Oscar
Synopsis:
In 'Wilde v Whistler: Being an Acrimonious Correspondence on Art Between Oscar Wilde and James A McNeill Whistler', readers are invited into a captivating exchange of letters between two iconic figures of the late 19th century art world. Oscar Wilde, the flamboyant Irish playwright, and James A McNeill Whistler, the enigmatic American painter, engage in a heated debate on the nature and purpose of art. As their correspondence unfolds, their sharp wit and biting sarcasm reveal not only their differing artistic philosophies but also their personal vendettas and hidden agendas.
Genres: Non-fiction, Letters, Art Criticism
Themes: Artistic expression, Aesthetics, Personal rivalries
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