Blessington-D'Orsay: A Masquerade
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Michael Sadleir
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Inscription on slipcase.
Michael Sadleir's "Blessington-D'Orsay: A Masquerade" is a captivating biographical work that chronicles the intertwined lives of Lady Blessington, a celebrated Irish novelist and literary hostess, and Count D'Orsay, a dashing dandy and artist. This meticulously researched volume uncovers the complexities of their unconventional relationship and their prominent roles in 19th-century European society. Sadleir skillfully portrays the glittering salons, personal struggles, and public perceptions that defined their existence, offering a vivid portrait of an era marked by social artifice and intellectual ferment. The narrative presents a compelling study of identity, reputation, and the art of living in the public eye.
Author: Michael Sadleir
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Inscription on slipcase.
Michael Sadleir's "Blessington-D'Orsay: A Masquerade" is a captivating biographical work that chronicles the intertwined lives of Lady Blessington, a celebrated Irish novelist and literary hostess, and Count D'Orsay, a dashing dandy and artist. This meticulously researched volume uncovers the complexities of their unconventional relationship and their prominent roles in 19th-century European society. Sadleir skillfully portrays the glittering salons, personal struggles, and public perceptions that defined their existence, offering a vivid portrait of an era marked by social artifice and intellectual ferment. The narrative presents a compelling study of identity, reputation, and the art of living in the public eye.