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“Do you not discern the influence of jazz?”: W. L. Courtney on Virginia Woolf's "Jacob's Room” in 1922. #111Words #VirginiaWoolf #JacobsRoom #WLCourtney #Jazz #Novels #Literature #ShortStories #1922 #FScottFitzgerald #TalesOfTheJazzAge #Music #TheJazzAge https://111-words.ghost.io/do-you-not-discern-the-influence-of-jazz-w-l-courtney-on-virginia-woolfs-jacobs-room-in-1922/

“Do you not discern the influence of jazz?”: W. L. Courtney on Virginia Woolf's "Jacob's Room” in 1922

W. L. Courtney concluded his review of Virginia Woolf's "Jacob's Room" in the Daily Telegraph on 10 November 1922 with a connection to music: "In its tense, syncopated movements, its staccato impulsiveness, do you not discern the influence of jazz?" From what I know of Woolf's work on that novel,

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Toni Frissell Feb 16, 2025

Sports Illustrated - The Hamptons, Crabbing August, 1955.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)

Title: "The Hamptons" by Toni Frissell

Description: This photograph captures the exclusive and luxurious atmosphere of The Hamptons, a popular destination for those seeking an upscale lifestyle on Long Island. Shot in the early 20th century, the image showcases the serene beauty of the coastal town, highlighting its charming scenery and refined elegance.

Photographer: Toni Frissell (1894-1963), an American photographer known for her work capturing the lives of wealthy Americans during the Jazz Age.

Client: Sports Illustrated.

#Hamptons #ToniFrissell #LongIsland #American #Americans #theJazzAge #unitedstates #newyork(state) #longisland #photography

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2021705466/