
PLEIADES CLUB YEAR BOOK 1910, by THE PLEIADES CLUB, N.Y.; Book Designed by R. S. AMENT.
P R O E M
W h a t I s A r t?
M u s i c
L i t e r a t u r e
T h e P l a y e r
V e n e t i a n T w i l i g h t
B e s t B e t s o f a B a c h e l o r
T h e M i s s i n g R h y m e
T o H i s H e a r t
A vibrant snapshot of New York’s artistic pulse in 1910, this limited‑edition yearbook gathers the voices of over sixty writers, poets, and illustrators who gathered under the Pleiades Club banner. Their essays wander through the nature of art, the soul of music, and the restless spirit of creativity, each framed by striking illustrations that echo the era’s emerging modernist sensibilities. The prose is both reflective and lively, offering contemporary readers a window into the debates that shaped early‑twentieth‑century culture.
Beyond the thoughtful commentaries, the volume celebrates the camaraderie of its contributors, presenting a mosaic of perspectives that range from lyrical poetry to incisive criticism. Richly designed with gold‑toned accents, the book feels like a handcrafted keepsake, preserving the enthusiasm and optimism of a community eager to redefine artistic expression. Listeners will find themselves immersed in the era’s intellectual energy, hearing the echo of a bygone circle that still resonates today.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (82K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by MFR, RichardW, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2018-01-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A lively snapshot of New York’s early 20th-century arts scene, this yearbook gathers work from a Greenwich Village club devoted to literature, performance, and creative community.
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