“The art of advertisement, after the American manner, has introduced into all our life such a lavish use of superlatives, that no standard of value whatever is intact.”
Quote by Wyndham Lewis
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Wyndham Lewis: an anthology of his prose
Wyndham Lewis: an anthology of his prose gathers a selection of the author's prose writings, providing insight into his literary contributions and the evolution of his ideas. more
Author
Wyndham Lewis
Wyndham Lewis, a British painter, writer, and art critic, was born on November 18, 1882, in London and died on March 7, 1957. He is known for his unique artistic style and theoretical contributions, being a significant figure in British modernist art. more
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