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LoC No.: 23006386

Title: The Book of Fair Women

Note: Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Summary: "The Book of Fair Women" by E. O. Hoppé and Richard King is a collection of portraits featuring women from various nationalities, published in the early 20th century. This visually striking work combines photography and commentary, focusing on the theme of beauty through the lenses of culture and nationality. The book highlights the allure of women across the globe, capturing both their physical appearance and the unique qualities that define their beauty. In this elegant collection, Hoppé provides thirty-two photographic portraits of women representing diverse backgrounds, including American, English, Indian, and more. Accompanied by an introductory essay from Richard King, the book explores concepts of beauty and charm, discussing how these ideals differ across cultural contexts. Each portrait is thoughtfully presented, emphasizing the distinct allure of each subject, while King's essay further reflects on the significance of beauty in society and the human experience. The book not only serves as an artistic celebration of women but also prompts readers to consider the deeper implications of beauty and its appreciation through ages and cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author of introduction, etc.: King, Richard, 1879-1947

Photographer: Hoppé, E. O. (Emil Otto), 1878-1972

EBook No.: 53366

Published: Oct 25, 2016

Downloads: 130

Language: English

Subject: Beauty, Personal

Subject: Women -- Portraits

LoCC: Fine Arts

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-05T23:31:16Z The Book of Fair Women

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 23006386

Title: The Book of Fair Women

Note: Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Summary: "The Book of Fair Women" by E. O. Hoppé and Richard King is a collection of portraits featuring women from various nationalities, published in the early 20th century. This visually striking work combines photography and commentary, focusing on the theme of beauty through the lenses of culture and nationality. The book highlights the allure of women across the globe, capturing both their physical appearance and the unique qualities that define their beauty. In this elegant collection, Hoppé provides thirty-two photographic portraits of women representing diverse backgrounds, including American, English, Indian, and more. Accompanied by an introductory essay from Richard King, the book explores concepts of beauty and charm, discussing how these ideals differ across cultural contexts. Each portrait is thoughtfully presented, emphasizing the distinct allure of each subject, while King's essay further reflects on the significance of beauty in society and the human experience. The book not only serves as an artistic celebration of women but also prompts readers to consider the deeper implications of beauty and its appreciation through ages and cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author of introduction, etc.: King, Richard, 1879-1947

Photographer: Hoppé, E. O. (Emil Otto), 1878-1972

EBook No.: 53366

Published: Oct 25, 2016

Downloads: 130

Language: English

Subject: Beauty, Personal

Subject: Women -- Portraits

LoCC: Fine Arts

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:53366:3 2016-10-25T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Hoppé, E. O. (Emil Otto) King, Richard en urn:lccn:23006386 1