Memoirs of an Aesthete

Harold Acton, 2008

Overview

This memoir chronicles the first thirty-five years of the author's life. It begins with his boyhood spent among an international community of dilettanti in Florence, prior to the First World War. The narrative then follows his journey to maturity, culminating in the discovery of his spiritual home in Peking. This was before the ancient Chinese culture was irrevocably altered.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in early 20th-century European and Asian cultural history.
• Those who appreciate personal accounts of expatriate life and artistic circles.
• Individuals interested in memoirs detailing significant historical periods.

Key features

• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 432
• Publisher: Faber
• Year: 2008
• ISBN: 9780571247660