The Gibson Book: A Collection of Published Works of Charles Dana Gibson. Vol. II

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Gibson Book: A Collection of Published Works of Charles Dana Gibson. Vol. II" is a collection of illustrated works by the American artist and illustrator Charles Dana Gibson, compiled in the early 20th century. This book primarily consists of satirical and humorous illustrations that comment on societal norms, love, and relationships, specifically targeting the affluent class of the time. Given the artistic style and themes, it reflects the social environment of the late 19th to early 20th century. In this volume, Gibson's artistry showcases a variety of themes concerning society's elite and their interactions. Through a series of illustrations accompanied by witty captions, he portrays scenarios that revolve around romantic pursuits, social etiquette, and the complexities of social relationships. The book includes humorous depictions of courtship, marriage, and social gatherings, illustrating the absurdities and follies of high society's life. Each illustration captures human emotion and elicits laughter while simultaneously critiquing the social conventions of the era, making the collection both entertaining and thought-provoking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-02-21