MacCarthy, Fiona
William Morris: A Life for Our Time
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571255597
- author:
- MacCarthy, Fiona
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 800
- Dimensions:
- 10.4 x 6.9 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- Biography: historical
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
William Morris: A Life for Our Time by Fiona MacCarthy is a magisterial biography that explores the multifaceted genius of the legendary designer and father of the Victorian Arts and Crafts movement. This book sheds light on Morris's remarkable life, from his early days to his death in 1896, revealing the full extent of his artistic, literary, and socialist pursuits. A masterful work of scholarship, this biography is a thrilling and absorbing account that delves into the mysteries and details of Morris's life. With careful attention to historical context, MacCarthy presents a nuanced portrait of an individual whose genius has been both celebrated and misunderstood over time. Through its pages, this book offers a fresh perspective on a figure who was both a leading designer of his era and a founder of the socialist movement. A model of scholarly biography, William Morris: A Life for Our Time is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in art, literature, or history.
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