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Title: Forty years of 'Spy'
Note: Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at
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Summary: "Forty Years of 'Spy'" by Sir Leslie Ward is a memoir written during the early 20th century. This work chronicles the author's life experiences, relationships, and the artistic community surrounding him, particularly focusing on his career as a caricaturist for "Vanity Fair." The narrative reflects on a vibrant historical context, encompassing significant encounters with notable figures and events of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Leslie Ward's life story, beginning with his early days and family background in a prominent artistic lineage. He recounts vivid childhood memories, including interactions with influential figures like Wilkie Collins and the royal family, as well as experiences that shaped his artistic sensibilities. From the whimsical recollection of a sea trip as a child to the imaginative sit-ins with his parents, Ward poignantly depicts the nostalgia of his formative years intertwined with a rich cultural tapestry. His accounts are filled with warmth and humor, establishing a sense of place and character as he reflects on the anecdotes that left lasting impressions on his young mind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ward, Leslie, Sir, 1851-1922
EBook No.: 35466
Published: Mar 3, 2011
Downloads: 164
Language: English
Subject: Artists -- Correspondence, reminiscences, etc.
Subject: Ward, Leslie, Sir, 1851-1922
Subject: Painters -- Great Britain -- Biography
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Forty years of 'Spy'
Note: Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Iona Vaughan, woodie4, Mark Akrigg and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at
http:
//www.pgdpcanada.net
Summary: "Forty Years of 'Spy'" by Sir Leslie Ward is a memoir written during the early 20th century. This work chronicles the author's life experiences, relationships, and the artistic community surrounding him, particularly focusing on his career as a caricaturist for "Vanity Fair." The narrative reflects on a vibrant historical context, encompassing significant encounters with notable figures and events of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Leslie Ward's life story, beginning with his early days and family background in a prominent artistic lineage. He recounts vivid childhood memories, including interactions with influential figures like Wilkie Collins and the royal family, as well as experiences that shaped his artistic sensibilities. From the whimsical recollection of a sea trip as a child to the imaginative sit-ins with his parents, Ward poignantly depicts the nostalgia of his formative years intertwined with a rich cultural tapestry. His accounts are filled with warmth and humor, establishing a sense of place and character as he reflects on the anecdotes that left lasting impressions on his young mind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ward, Leslie, Sir, 1851-1922
EBook No.: 35466
Published: Mar 3, 2011
Downloads: 164
Language: English
Subject: Artists -- Correspondence, reminiscences, etc.
Subject: Ward, Leslie, Sir, 1851-1922
Subject: Painters -- Great Britain -- Biography
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.