Carl Van Vechten
Carl Van Vechten was an American writer and artistic photographer who was a patron of the Harlem Renaissance and the literary executor of Gertrude Stein. He gained fame as a writer, and notoriety as well, for his 1926 novel Nigger Heaven. In his later years, he took up photography and took many portraits of notable people. Although he was married to women for most of his adult years, Van Vechten engaged in numerous homosexual affairs over his lifetime.
Music after the great war, and other studies
"Music After the Great War" by Carl Van Vechten is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work explores the evolution of music...
By Carl Van Vechten
Interpreters
"Interpreters" by Carl Van Vechten is a collection of biographical essays about notable opera singers and their artistry, written in the early 20th ce...
By Carl Van Vechten
Peter Whiffle : $b His life and works
"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 enig...
By Carl Van Vechten
The Music of Spain
"The Music of Spain" by Carl Van Vechten is a comprehensive exploration of Spanish music, written in the early 20th century. This work serves as both ...
By Carl Van Vechten
The Merry-Go-Round
"The Merry-Go-Round" by Carl Van Vechten is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The work delves into themes surrounding aesthetic...
By Carl Van Vechten