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Bezig met laden... Phiz: The Man who Drew Dickens (2004)door Valerie Browne Lester
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Hablot Knight Brown--known as "Phiz"--was the greatest illustrator of Charles Dickens' fiction. In a collaboration that lasted for a quarter of a century, Phiz's drawings brought to life a galaxy of immortal characters. Fittingly, Phiz himself--from the mystery of his birth onwards--led a life as rich as any novel. In this lively memoir, Phiz' great-great-granddaughter traces his path to fame in a tale bustling with color and adventure. Based on a wealth of unpublished material and brimming with Phiz's delicious illustrations, this is the perfect book for all who love Dickens and the hidden byways of Victorian life. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Lester's biography is the tale of the relationship (business and personal) between Phiz and Dickens, but also of his works with other authors less well-known today (Charles Lever, Harrison Ainsworth, and many more). It also aptly tells the story of Phiz' family life and other endeavours. Although Lester's position as her subject's great-great-granddaughter kept much criticism from the work (if Phiz had any faults, you won't learn of them here), it is nonetheless a fascinating look at Victorian literary culture.
It's an awful shame that both Dickens and Phiz destroyed much of their correspondence; from the letters which survive and are quoted here, it is reasonable to assume that those burned missives would be both hilariously witty and copiously illustrated with little sketches. A most unfortunate loss. This biography is, however, nicely illustrated with copies of various Phiz engravings - which complement the text beautifully - as well as sections of photographs.
A fine casual read.
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