In this stunning work chronicling the author’s exploration of his own past―and the lives of many hundreds of thousands of nameless immigrants who struggled alongside his own ancestors―Peter Quinn paints a brilliant new portrait of the Irish-American men a In Quinn’s hands; the Irish stereotype of “Paddy†gives way to an image of “Jimmyâ€â€•an archetypal Irish-American (a composite of Jimmy Cagney and Jimmy Walker) who comes to life as a fast-talking; tough-yet-refined urban American redefining American politics; street culture; religion; and imagination. From their immigration into America to the politics of the modern day; Quinn's vibrant prose weaves together the story of a people that has made an immeasurable contribution to American history and culture.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. One of the bestBy Lance EcclesOne of the best art books I have ever acquired. Not only was Elisabeth VigeÌe le Brun an absolute master of her craft; but this volume of her works presents them in beautiful reproductions.The exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art contained ninety portraits; all but three of them by VigeÌe le Brun; and each is given a full-page; high-quality reproduction. The text accompanying each portrait is more than usually interesting; as besides some technical details it gives information both about the sitter and the artist’s attitude to the sitter; including some less flattering observations.The catalogue proper is preceded by several lavishly-illustrated chapters about VigeÌe le Brun; her career; and the French art world of the time. She was a favourite painter of royalty; and her flight the French Revolution brought her into contact with the aristocracy of several major centres; including St Petersburg; where she was enthusiastically received.If you like portraits that are not only good likenesses but illuminate the character of the sitter; you will like this book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Beautifully written; lavishly illustratedBy UES Readerthe great record of a wonderful exhibit. It adds greatly to the experience. This woman was a phenomenon.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. beautiful paintingBy eclecticVigee-LeBrun brings joy to the eyes and mind. But even so her life had difficult passages. This books and its portraits pair magnificently with Madame de Tour du Pin's Memoir; sometimes subtitled "laughing and dancing our way to the precipice ..." The two women must have known each other.
