Burns, Jim

Paris, Painters, Poets

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ISBN 13:
9781326846268
author:
Burns, Jim
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Lulu
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
298
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.7 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, General, History,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£15.33

Description

Paris, Painters, Poets by Jim Burns This collection explores the intersection of art and culture in Paris, delving into the lives and works of artists, writers, and musicians who shaped the city's identity. From the existentialists to the Beats, and from jazz to rock and roll, Burns examines the ways in which these creatives contributed to the city's vibrant cultural landscape. The book features reviews and essays on exhibitions by British painters Sven Berlin, John Bratby, and Stanley Spencer, as well as American poets Thomas McGrath, Lola Ridge, and William Wantling. It also delves into the early days of communism in Russia and America, and explores the impact of blacklists in Hollywood. With its diverse range of topics and perspectives, Paris, Painters, Poets offers a unique insight into the city's rich cultural heritage.

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