{"product_id":"15545-shaw-george-bernard-autograph-postcard-regarding-the-publishing-of-the-sanity-of-art","title":"Shaw, George Bernard. (1856–1950) Autograph Postcard regarding the publishing of \"The Sanity of Art\"","description":"Autograph postcard from the important Irish playwright and music critic to the publisher Frank Palmer, regarding the publication of his essay \"The Sanity of Art.\" February 2, 1908. Shaw writes: \"The date of publication for the Sanity of Art has now been fixed for the 8th February. The American publication will take place then. Please make a note.\" Mounting remnant on the verso; overall fine. 3.5 x 4.5 inches (8.9 x 11.5 cm).\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eShaw's essay \"The Sanity of Art\" was a reply to Max Nordau's 1892 book \u003ci\u003eDegeneration\u003c\/i\u003e, which condemned \"degenerate\" art and the degeneration of society. With his usual wit, Shaw defends artists and thinkers including Wagner, Ibsen, and Ruskin.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093588267167,"sku":"15545","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Bernard_Shaw_ALS_15545_01.jpg?v=1722189020","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/15545-shaw-george-bernard-autograph-postcard-regarding-the-publishing-of-the-sanity-of-art","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}