Bedouins (1920)

Bedouins is a book written by James Huneker in 1920. This book is a collection of essays on various topics related to art, literature, and music. The essays are written in Huneker's signature style, which is characterized by his wit, humor, and insightful observations.The book is divided into three parts. The first part is titled ""Art and Life"" and includes essays on topics such as the relationship between art and morality, the importance of beauty in life, and the role of the artist in society.The second part is titled ""Literary Portraits"" and includes essays on various literary figures such as Walt Whitman, Oscar Wilde, and Robert Louis Stevenson. Huneker provides a unique perspective on these figures, offering insights into their lives and works.The third part is titled ""Musical Portraits"" and includes essays on various musicians such as Richard Wagner, Johannes Brahms, and Claude Debussy. Huneker's love for music shines through in these essays, as he provides a deep understanding of the music and the musicians.Overall, Bedouins is a fascinating read for anyone interested in art, literature, and music. Huneker's writing is engaging and insightful, providing a unique perspective on some of the greatest figures in these fields.Mary Garden, Debussy, Chopin Or The Circus, Botticelli, Poe, Brahmsody, Anatole France, Mirbeau, Caruso On Wheels, Calico Cats, The Artistic Temperament; Idols And Ambergris; With The Supreme Sin, Grindstones, A Masque Of Music, And The Vision Malefic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.