Anecdotes about Authors, and Artists

In "Anecdotes about Authors, and Artists," John Timbs curates a rich tapestry of literary and artistic history, weaving together the lives of prominent figures with engaging narratives that reveal their quirks, frailties, and triumphs. The book is structured as a mosaic of short accounts, each illuminating the personality behind the work. Timbs employs a lively, anecdotal style that not only enter...