ebook img

Hideous Absinthe: A History of the Devil in a Bottle PDF

305 Pages·2004·2.42 MB·English
Save to my drive
Quick download
Download

Download Hideous Absinthe: A History of the Devil in a Bottle PDF Free - Full Version

by Jad Adams| 2004| 305 pages| 2.42| English

About Hideous Absinthe: A History of the Devil in a Bottle

Hideous Absinthe boldly combines the art, literature, science, and social history of the nineteenth century to produce the story of a drink that came to symbolize both the high points of art and the depths of degeneration.    Jad Adams looks at the myths of absinthe and examines its influence on the artistic movements of the nineteenth century. He considers the work of Degas, Manet, and Picasso, who painted what are now considered masterpieces depicting absinthe drinkers. He examines the mystery of van Gogh’s absinthe addiction and asks whether absinthe truly did contribute to the poetic vision of Verlaine, Rimbaud, and other writers.    Adams looks back at absinthe’s contribution to the hedonistic culture of the French Second Empire and to Toulouse-Lautrec’s Paris of the 1890s and details the outraged English reaction to absinthe in the context of resistance to French art. Absinthe was seen as a foreign poison undermining the national resolve just as the decadence of Oscar Wilde and his circle was seen to undermine national culture.    The story continues through thrill-seeking American and English absinthe drinkers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.Copublished with I.B. Tauris.The Wisconsin edition is for sale only in North America.

Detailed Information

Author:Jad Adams
Publication Year:2004
ISBN:9781860649202
Pages:305
Language:English
File Size:2.42
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
Download Free PDF

Safe & Secure Download - No registration required

Why Choose PDFdrive for Your Free Hideous Absinthe: A History of the Devil in a Bottle Download?

  • 100% Free: No hidden fees or subscriptions required for one book every day.
  • No Registration: Immediate access is available without creating accounts for one book every day.
  • Safe and Secure: Clean downloads without malware or viruses
  • Multiple Formats: PDF, MOBI, Mpub,... optimized for all devices
  • Educational Resource: Supporting knowledge sharing and learning

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free to download Hideous Absinthe: A History of the Devil in a Bottle PDF?

Yes, on https://PDFdrive.to you can download Hideous Absinthe: A History of the Devil in a Bottle by Jad Adams completely free. We don't require any payment, subscription, or registration to access this PDF file. For 3 books every day.

How can I read Hideous Absinthe: A History of the Devil in a Bottle on my mobile device?

After downloading Hideous Absinthe: A History of the Devil in a Bottle PDF, you can open it with any PDF reader app on your phone or tablet. We recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Books, or Google Play Books for the best reading experience.

Is this the full version of Hideous Absinthe: A History of the Devil in a Bottle?

Yes, this is the complete PDF version of Hideous Absinthe: A History of the Devil in a Bottle by Jad Adams. You will be able to read the entire content as in the printed version without missing any pages.

Is it legal to download Hideous Absinthe: A History of the Devil in a Bottle PDF for free?

https://PDFdrive.to provides links to free educational resources available online. We do not store any files on our servers. Please be aware of copyright laws in your country before downloading.

The materials shared are intended for research, educational, and personal use in accordance with fair use principles.