His Masterpiece A Novel of Art, Ambition, and Creative Struggle
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Sprache:Englisch
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Verlag:Smk Books
Fr. 42.90
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
03.04.2018
Verlag
Smk BooksSeitenzahl
320
Maße (L/B/H)
23.5/15.7/2.3 cm
Gewicht
672 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-5154-3296-8
A novel of artistic ambition and creative struggle, His Masterpiece examines the demands of artistic production and the tension between vision and execution. The narrative centres on Claude Lantier, a painter striving to produce a work that will fully realise his artistic ideals. Set within the Parisian art world, the novel traces his relationships with fellow artists, critics, and those close to him, presenting a detailed account of the conditions under which creative work is pursued and judged. Zola situates the story within a broader network of artistic practice, highlighting both collaboration and competition. As the novel develops, the focus shifts to the internal pressures of artistic creation, exploring questions of perfection, persistence, and the limits of individual capacity. The work reflects Zola's broader interest in environment and circumstance, presenting artistic life as shaped by both personal disposition and external conditions. Through this, His Masterpiece offers a sustained examination of the nature of artistic work and its consequences.
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