London Impressions: Etchings and Pictures in Photogravure by Alice Meynell is a captivating journey into the heart of late 19th-century London, blending perceptive essays with stunning visual art. Alice Meynell's words dance across the page, revealing not just London's buildings but the very soul of the city, while William Hyde's detailed etchings and photogravures bring to life both grand landmarks and the intimate corners of daily life. This carefully assembled collection explores everything from the city's smoky skies and the unique beauty of bustling marketplaces to the quiet charm found along the Thames, offering a meditation on the capital's diverse nature and the experiences of those residing within it.
London Impressions: Etchings and Pictures in Photogravure
By Alice Meynell
Step into a world where words and images intertwine, revealing the hidden beauty and complex atmosphere of London in a bygone era.
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About the AuthorAlice Christiana Gertrude Meynell was a British writer, editor, critic, and suffragist, now remembered mainly as a poet. She was considered for the position of Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom twice, first in 1892 on the death of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and later in 1913 on the death of Alfred Austin, but was never appointed to the position.
Alice Christiana Gertrude Meynell was a British writer, editor, critic, and suffragist, now remembered mainly as a poet. She was considered for the position of Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom twice, first in 1892 on the death of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and later in 1913 on the death of Alfred Austin, but was never appointed to the position.
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