Wilde V. Whistler

Wilde V. Whistler: Being An Acrimonious Correspondence On Art Between Oscar Wilde And James A. McNeill Whistler (1906) is a book that presents a collection of letters exchanged between two prominent figures in the art world of the late 19th century: Oscar Wilde and James A. McNeill Whistler. The letters, originally published in various newspapers and magazines, are presented in their entirety and offer a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and personal rivalry that existed between these two men.The book is divided into three sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the correspondence. The first section presents the letters exchanged between Wilde and Whistler in the aftermath of the latter's famous lawsuit against John Ruskin. The second section features letters in which the two men debate the merits of various artistic styles and movements, including the Aesthetic Movement and Impressionism. The final section includes letters in which Wilde and Whistler engage in personal attacks on one another, revealing the extent of their animosity towards each other.Throughout the book, readers are treated to a lively and often humorous exchange of ideas and insults, as Wilde and Whistler spar over everything from the nature of art to the quality of each other's work. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art and the personalities that shaped it.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.