Another Places: William Beckford, Portugal and the Arts

Authors

  • Paulo M. Kühl Unicamp

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34024/imagem.v5i2.20191

Keywords:

Beckford, Portugual, 18th century

Abstract

William Beckford is traditionally associated with his books as well as his exuberant personality. The aim of this essay is to discuss some necessary considerations when engaging with his writings, particularly those related to Portuguese culture at the end of the 18th century.

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Published

2024-12-20

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Artistic and artistic-cultural relations between the United Kingdom and Brazil

Section

Thematic Dossier

How to Cite

Kühl, P. M. (2024). Another Places: William Beckford, Portugal and the Arts. Imagem: Revista De História Da Arte, 5(2), 242-249. https://doi.org/10.34024/imagem.v5i2.20191