Customs And Characters: Contemporary Portraits
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: Peter Quennell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Little Brown and Company, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Customs And Characters: Contemporary Portraits presents a collection of incisive biographical sketches, illuminating the lives and eccentricities of prominent figures from Peter Quennell's era. This volume chronicles the social customs and individual personalities that shaped a significant period, offering readers a vivid panorama of intellectual and artistic circles. Quennell's keen observations and elegant prose illustrate the complexities of his subjects, providing a nuanced understanding of their contributions and foibles. The work details the intricate interplay between personal lives and broader societal trends, making it an essential read for those interested in 20th-century cultural history.
Author: Peter Quennell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Little Brown and Company, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Customs And Characters: Contemporary Portraits presents a collection of incisive biographical sketches, illuminating the lives and eccentricities of prominent figures from Peter Quennell's era. This volume chronicles the social customs and individual personalities that shaped a significant period, offering readers a vivid panorama of intellectual and artistic circles. Quennell's keen observations and elegant prose illustrate the complexities of his subjects, providing a nuanced understanding of their contributions and foibles. The work details the intricate interplay between personal lives and broader societal trends, making it an essential read for those interested in 20th-century cultural history.