The Life of Sir Edwin Lutyens 1950 edition. book by Christopher Hussey

Christopher Hussey

Published by Country Life Limited

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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in remarkable condition. Pages in good condition. Some marking on page block but page faces are excellent and bright. Dustcover is marked. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book. About the book >.>.> The Life of Sir Edwin Lutyens is a study of a genius, drawn largely from his intimate letters and set against the background of a vivid period that has now receded into history. The quantity and brilliance of Lutyens's letters-often amusingly illustrated-enable much of the frolicsome wit which delighted his associates to be enjoyed again. But they bring to light also an extraordinary dual nature: one side lovable and loving, romantic, tirelessly inventive; the other, the essential side, withdrawn, of an austere integrity, inspired by in- tense, almost mystical faith in his creed and destiny as an artist. The underlying theme of the biography is the development and interaction of these aspects through the three parts into which it is divided. In the first we are shown the brilliant prot?g? of Gertrude Jekyll, the romantic lover, and meteor in the Edwardian architectural firmament. The second, forming a chapter in the hist. Seller Inventory # Batch-FM383-G-9068

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Title: The Life of Sir Edwin Lutyens 1950 edition. ...

Publisher: Country Life Limited

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good