Listen to Flower Diary: In Which Mary Hiester Reid Paints, Travels, Marries & Opens a Door by Molly Peacock
Enjoy this audiobook with MP3 Audiobook Player - the ultimate iOS audiobook experience
"Graceful yet precise, poetic yet deeply rooted in research, this exploration of an overlooked painter is gorgeous -- a joy to read. Molly Peacock's insights and empathy with her subject bring to life both Mary Hiester Reid and her luscious flower paintings." -- Charlotte Gray, author of The Massey Murder Molly Peacock uncovers the history of neglected painter Mary Hiester Reid, a trailblazing artist who refused to choose between marriage and a career. Born into a patrician American family in the middle of the nineteenth century, Mary Hiester Reid was determined to be a painter and left behind women's design schools to enter the art world of men. After she married fellow artist George Reid, she returned with him to his home country of Canada. There she set about creating over 300 stunning still life and landscape paintings, inhabiting a rich, if sometimes difficult, marriage, coping with a younger rival, exhibiting internationally, and becoming well-reviewed. She studied in Paris, traveled in Spain, and divided her time between Canada and the United States where she lived among America's Arts and Crafts movement titans. She left slender written records; rather, her art became her diary and Flower Diary unfolds with an artwork for each episode of her life.In this sumptuous and precisely researched biography, celebrated poet and biographer Molly Peacock brings Mary Hiester Reid, foremother of painters such as Georgia O'Keefe, out of the shadows, revealing a fascinating, complex woman who insisted on her right to live as a married artist, not as a tragic heroine. Peacock uses her poet's skill to create a structurally inventive portrait of this extraordinary woman whom modernism almost swept aside, weaving threads of her own marriage with Hiester Reid's, following the history of empathy and examining how women manage the demands of creativity and domesticity, coping with relationships, stoves, and steamships, too. How do you make room for art when you must go to the market to buy a chicken for dinner? Hiester Reid had her answers, as Peacock gloriously discovers.
This app makes traffic jams a breeze – time flies by while I'm engrossed in a story. ListenBook's commitment to enhancing the audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. With ListenBook, my iPhone and iPad have become a gateway to a world of captivating stories.
I've never been so excited about my daily commute – thanks to this app. This app has turned my long walks into delightful literary adventures. ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. 💃 Dancing to the rhythm of stories while I dance through house chores – pure joy! 💃📖 No more limits on the genres I can explore! This app's versatility in downloading and organizing audiobooks ensures I always have a captivating tale at my fingertips. 📖📱
ListenBook's support for multiple download methods ensures I can always access my favorite content. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fascinating way to add a personal touch to my audiobook journey. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. The seamless integration with CarPlay adds convenience and entertainment during my daily commutes. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read. No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
ListenBook's support for network device downloads and drag-and-drop is a time-saving delight. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually fulfilling.
I love how this app turns even the dullest tasks into exciting storytelling moments. Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. 🎶 Forget background music, I've got enchanting stories to accompany my chores! 🎵📚 From MP3 to FLAC, this app plays them all flawlessly. Say goodbye to compatibility issues! The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
Plays MP3, MP4, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, M4B, M4A, WMA, AAC formats
Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and iPod with seamless integration
Adjust playback speed from 0.5x to 3.0x for your listening preference
Import audiobooks via iTunes, cloud services, or direct downloads
Get your favorite audiobooks in supported formats from various sources
Import audiobooks to MP3 Audiobook Player using multiple methods
Control playback from your device, headphones, Apple Watch, or CarPlay
Join thousands of users who enjoy audiobooks with MP3 Audiobook Player daily
Download Now