This study presents an interpretation of Monet's seascapes of the Normandy coast, arguing that Monet's modernity lay in his production of neo-romantic myths. The author interweaves the history of the sea resorts, analysis and details of Monet's life, and reflections on the marketing of his work.
In this delightful memoir, Jean Renoir, the director of such masterpieces of cinema as Grand Illusion and The Rules of the Game, tells the life story of his father, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, the great Impressionist painter. Recounting Pierre-Auguste's extraordinary career, beginning as a painter of fans and porcelain, recording the rules of thumb by which he worked, and capturing his unpretentious and wonderfully engaging talk and personality, Jean Renoir's book is both a wonderful double portrait of father and son, and in the words of the distinguished art historian John Golding, it "remains the best account of Renoir, and, furthermore, among the most beautiful and moving biographies we have." Includes 12 pages of color plates and 18 pages of black and white images.
Germany claimed the sinking for the submarine U-47, commanded by Lt Gunther Prien. Prien and his crew became instant folk heroes. A few months later, Prien's autobiography, Mein Weg Nach Scapa Flow, was published. This work set down a documented, definitive account of the Royal Oak naval disaster.
The Travel Diaries of Orra White Hitchcock, 1847 and 1850
The diaries of Orra White Hitchcock provide a captivating perspective on the nineteenth century through her travels with her husband, a prominent geologist. Her meticulous entries reveal her sharp observations and candid reflections on the diverse people and places they visited, offering a unique blend of personal insight and historical context.
