Rumor and Reflection is a collection of essays by the renowned art historian and critic Bernard Berenson. The book contains a series of reflections on various topics, including art, literature, politics, and society. Berenson's essays are insightful and thought-provoking, providing a unique perspective on the world around us. The book is divided into three sections: ""Reflections on Art"", ""Reflections on Life"", and ""Reflections on Politics"". In the first section, Berenson discusses the importance of art and its role in ...
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Rumor and Reflection is a collection of essays by the renowned art historian and critic Bernard Berenson. The book contains a series of reflections on various topics, including art, literature, politics, and society. Berenson's essays are insightful and thought-provoking, providing a unique perspective on the world around us. The book is divided into three sections: ""Reflections on Art"", ""Reflections on Life"", and ""Reflections on Politics"". In the first section, Berenson discusses the importance of art and its role in society. He also reflects on the works of some of the greatest artists of all time, including Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael. In the second section, Berenson offers his thoughts on life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. He discusses the importance of relationships, the meaning of success, and the nature of human existence. In the final section, Berenson reflects on politics and the state of the world. He offers his views on democracy, totalitarianism, and the role of the individual in society. Overall, Rumor and Reflection is a fascinating and enlightening read, offering readers a glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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