Fiona MacCarthy brings us a little closer to understanding Edward Burne-Jones. You may know her from William Morris: A Life for Our Time and, once again, we are transported to the world of the Victorians.
As Susan Engel wrote: Context is everything - and Fiona MacCarthy reminds us of the need to interpret Burne-Jones through an appreciation of the Victorian imagination. It is no coincidence that Fiona Chose The Beguiling of Merlin for the cover - a painting about love and infatuation, entrapment and betrayal.
Strange today was the first time I ever heard of pre-Raphaelite and now it's twice in one day.
ReplyDeleteGlad to find your blog.
Thank you - also see Stephanie Pina's great blog http://preraphaelitesisterhood.com/
ReplyDeleteI love Stephanie's blog. She's so sweet. Everyone is talking about this biography. Since I am in the USA, I will have to wait or order it from England. I have FM's other works. They are wonderful. She has written the definite bio of Morris, and the best bio of Byron.
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