Laughing Torso - Hardcover

by Nina Hamnett (Author)

""Laughing Torso"" is an autobiography written by Nina Hamnett, an artist and bohemian figure of the early 20th century. The book chronicles her life from her childhood in Wales to her time in London's artistic and literary circles. Hamnett describes her experiences as a student at the Slade School of Fine Art, her friendships with famous artists such as Pablo Picasso and Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, and her own artistic pursuits. She also discusses her unconventional lifestyle, including her bisexuality and her involvement in the Parisian lesbian scene. The book provides a vivid portrait of the cultural and social scene of the time, as well as an intimate look into the life of a fascinating and unconventional woman.This is a new release of the original 1932 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.