The Yellow Book: An Illustrated Quarterly
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Book: Fair
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A landmark of the British Aesthetic and Decadent movements, The Yellow Book: An Illustrated Quarterly chronicles the bold literary and artistic experiment that scandalized and captivated Victorian England in the 1890s. Fraser Harrison's work presents a rich examination of the notorious periodical that served as a platform for some of the era's most daring writers and illustrators, including Aubrey Beardsley and Henry James. With a tone that is both scholarly and celebratory, the text illuminates how the quarterly challenged the moral and aesthetic conventions of its time, positioning art as an end in itself rather than a vehicle for social instruction. Harrison details the cultural tensions that surrounded the publication, unpacking its legacy as a symbol of fin-de-siècle rebellion and its enduring influence on modernist literature and design. This authoritative study is an essential read for anyone captivated by the intersection of Victorian culture, avant-garde art, and the birth of a distinctly modern sensibility.
Author: Fraser Harrison
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, St. Martin's Press
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark of the British Aesthetic and Decadent movements, The Yellow Book: An Illustrated Quarterly chronicles the bold literary and artistic experiment that scandalized and captivated Victorian England in the 1890s. Fraser Harrison's work presents a rich examination of the notorious periodical that served as a platform for some of the era's most daring writers and illustrators, including Aubrey Beardsley and Henry James. With a tone that is both scholarly and celebratory, the text illuminates how the quarterly challenged the moral and aesthetic conventions of its time, positioning art as an end in itself rather than a vehicle for social instruction. Harrison details the cultural tensions that surrounded the publication, unpacking its legacy as a symbol of fin-de-siècle rebellion and its enduring influence on modernist literature and design. This authoritative study is an essential read for anyone captivated by the intersection of Victorian culture, avant-garde art, and the birth of a distinctly modern sensibility.