Project Gutenberg 2011-05-20 Public domain in the USA. 500 Barrington, Russell, Mrs. 1841 1933 Barrington, Emilie Isabel Wilson Wilson, Emilie Isabel The life, letters and work of Frederic Leighton. Volume I Produced by Jeannie Howse, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton, Volume I" by Mrs. Russell Barrington is a comprehensive biographical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and creative journey of Frederic Leighton, a prominent English artist and President of the Royal Academy, capturing his contributions to the art world as well as his personal reflections and relationships. The book explores themes of artistic integrity, duty to humanity, and the pursuit of beauty in nature and art. The opening of the book provides an introduction to Leighton's character, emphasizing the profound impact he had on his contemporaries and the art community at large. It highlights his humility, dedication, and the rare qualities that set him apart as a genius of his time. The narrative unfolds with reflections on Leighton's early influences, artistic development, and his unwavering commitment to his craft, illustrating not just his achievements but also the struggles and sentiments that shaped his lifelong pursuit of beauty. Through letters and accounts from those who knew him, the introduction sets the tone for an in-depth exploration of Leighton's life, encompassing both his artistic legacy and his heartfelt connections with family and friends. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/35934/35934-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Leighton of Stretton, Frederic Leighton, Baron, 1830-1896 ND Text Category: Biographies Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Art 825642 2025-08-14T14:39:46.749373 text/html 825818 2021-01-07T17:40:52 text/html 13951585 2025-08-14T14:40:05.171312 application/epub+zip 13931502 2025-08-14T14:39:49.826328 application/epub+zip 401306 2025-08-14T14:39:48.051389 application/epub+zip 14110488 2025-08-14T14:40:15.494709 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 14047428 2025-08-14T14:40:01.116239 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 585231 2022-09-16T12:31:11.652556 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 744528 2025-08-14T14:39:44.775349 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 744161 2021-01-07T17:40:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 744232 2021-01-07T17:40:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20657 2025-08-14T14:40:15.752688 application/rdf+xml 13819 2025-08-14T14:39:48.190314 image/jpeg 2009 2025-08-14T14:39:48.122311 image/jpeg 283193 2021-01-07T17:40:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 14104909 2021-01-07T17:40:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 282868 2021-01-07T17:40:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 14169512 2025-08-14T14:39:47.119333 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia