William Collins
Memoirs of a Picture is a delightful and entertaining book that combines elements of biography, history, and satire. The ’picture’ referred to in the title is a fictional painting that serves as a device for Collins to tell a series of humorous and enlightening stories about artists, writers, and other colorful characters from the 18th century. This book is a wonderful introduction to the cultural milieu of the era and a testament to Collins’ wit and imagination.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
