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The Kingdom Of Art: Willa Cather'S First Principles And Critical Statements 18931896
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More Than 100 Pieces In This Surprising And Impressive Collection Are Drawn From A Body Of Willa Cathers Writing That Was Not Known To Exist Until Its Recent Discovery By The Editor. Previous Scholars Have Assumed That Willa Cather Was Inactive As A Journalist During The Year Following Her Graduation From The University In June, 1895; The Truth Is, She Not Only Continued To Contribute Drama Criticism To Lincoln Newspapers, But Also, In Miss Slotes Words, Had Time To Consider Thoughtfully And Work Out Some Of The Guiding Principles Of Fiction, The Certain Range In The Kingdom Of Art Which Was Becoming . . . Her Own.Miss Slote Has Focused On Those Of The 18931896 Writings In Which Willa Cather Formulates And Tests Her Critical Attitudes, And On Thoseeven More Crucially Relevant To Her Own Situationin Which She Asks The Great Questions: What Makes An Artist? How Does One Join The Two Selves Of Artist And Person? Exactly How Can One Create The Creation? Part I Presents Two Essays By The Editor: Writer In Nebraska, Incorporating New Biographical Material, And The Kingdom Of Art, A Critical Reassessment In The Light Of New Findings. Part Ii Consists Of Some 220 Selections Accompanied By Extensive Editorial Commentary, Grouped As Follows: The Individual Talentobservations On Artists Who Lives Evoked Willa Cathers Sympathy, Wonder, Or Respect, And Who Success Or Failure Seemed To Embody The Principles Of Human Endeavor; The Way Of The Worldon Art In Philistia, The Relations Of Things (E.G., Poetry And Football), And History In The Arts; Dramapieces On The Playwright And His Craft And The Critics Responsibilities, As Well As Lay Reviews; Literaturemajor Essays On Stevenson, Dumas, Poe, Wilde, Verlaine, Ruskin, And Pierre Loti, And Shorter Pieces On Such Writers As Hardy, James, Swinburne, Kipling, Burns, Zola, Tolstoi, And Whitman; And Improvisations Toward A Credo, 18941896Culminating In Two Statements In Which As Last, As The Editor Notes, Willa Cather Could Recognize Clearly The Emerging Form Of The Artistself She Had Been Seeking, And With It The Individual Talent In Which All Credos Must Begin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Kingdom of Art: Willa Cather's First Principles and Critical Statements 1893-1896' about? A: This book is a collection of over 100 pieces of Willa Cather’s writings from 1893 to 1896, showcasing her critical attitudes and exploration of what it means to be an artist.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Willa Cather, a renowned American author known for her novels and essays on art and literature.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, providing durability for readers.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 489 pages, offering a comprehensive look into Willa Cather's early writings and critical thoughts.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on July 1, 1966.
- Q: Is this book in good condition? A: Yes, it is described as a used book in good condition, suitable for readers who appreciate secondhand literature.
- Q: What themes are explored in this collection? A: The collection explores themes such as the individual talent of artists, the relationship between art and society, and critical assessments of various writers.
- Q: Does this book include editorial commentary? A: Yes, the book includes extensive editorial commentary accompanying the selections, providing context and insights into Cather's thoughts.
- Q: What is the significance of this collection? A: The collection is significant as it reveals previously unknown writings of Willa Cather, offering insights into her development as a critic and artist.
- Q: Is there an edition information for this book? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of the book, highlighting its originality and historical value.