Robert L. Herbert Livres

This study presents an interpretation of Monet's seascapes of the Normandy coast, arguing that Monet's modernity lay in his production of neo-romantic myths. The author interweaves the history of the sea resorts, analysis and details of Monet's life, and reflections on the marketing of his work.

La vie d'un des plus grands peintres racontée par un des plus grands cinéastes. Il est vrai que l'un était le père de l'autre, et que Jean Renoir est né au " château des Brouillards ", sur la butte Montartre, à deux pas du Moulin de la Galette immortalisé par un tableau de Pierre-Auguste. Cette biographie fait revivre avec amour un homme, une œuvre, un monde. C'est pourquoi elle a connu un succès mondial.

Germany claimed the sinking for the submarine U-47, commanded by Lt Gunther Prien. Prien and his crew became instant folk heroes. A few months later, Prien's autobiography, Mein Weg Nach Scapa Flow, was published. This work set down a documented, definitive account of the Royal Oak naval disaster.

The diaries of Orra White Hitchcock provide a captivating perspective on the nineteenth century through her travels with her husband, a prominent geologist. Her meticulous entries reveal her sharp observations and candid reflections on the diverse people and places they visited, offering a unique blend of personal insight and historical context.