Project Gutenberg 2024-05-05 Public domain in the USA. 400 Van Vechten, Carl 1880 1964 Vetchen, Carl Van Vechten, Carl Van Peter Whiffle : $b His life and works $aUnited States :$bAlfred A. Knopf, $c1922. Tim Lindell, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Peter Whiffle: His Life and Works" by Carl Van Vechten is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the enigmatic figure of Peter Whiffle, exploring his unconventional philosophies on art and life, as well as his relationships with various artists and intellectuals. Through the lens of Van Vechten’s friendship with Whiffle, readers can expect a deep dive into the complexities of artistic ambition and the creative process. The opening of this narrative introduces us to the aftermath of Peter Whiffle's death, which went largely unnoticed by the public. The narrator, who has been named Whiffle’s literary executor, reflects on their friendship and the unique bond they shared, characterized by deep conversations and artistic inspiration. Despite Whiffle's lack of published works, he had a profound influence on those around him, leaving behind a legacy of ideas and fragmented thoughts. The narrative then transitions into a more vivid account of characters and settings, as the protagonist recounts his experiences in Paris, recounting encounters with figures like Martha, an artist, and the eccentric Peter, who is consumed by his own artistic anxieties and creative aspirations, setting the tone for an exploration of the interplay between art, life, and existential reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/peterwhifflehisl0000vanv/page/n5/mode/2up 20220224030334vanvechten 1922 US Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en American fiction -- 20th century PS Text Category: Biographies Category: Novels Category: American Literature 387009 2025-09-29T06:40:22.221769 text/html 362466 2024-05-05T07:48:47 text/html 228342 2025-09-29T06:40:27.025777 application/epub+zip 228137 2025-09-29T06:40:23.038769 application/epub+zip 228137 2025-09-29T06:40:22.670794 application/epub+zip 320810 2025-09-29T06:40:30.269744 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 299160 2025-09-29T06:40:26.678775 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 367608 2025-09-29T06:40:21.807768 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 347723 2024-05-05T07:48:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16227 2025-09-29T06:40:30.398726 application/rdf+xml 14298 2025-09-29T06:40:22.752854 image/jpeg 2589 2025-09-29T06:40:22.712907 image/jpeg 201146 2025-09-29T06:40:22.259765 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