The Masterpiece
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Emile Zola; Translated From The French By Thomas Walton
Binding: Hardback
Published: Elek Books, 1956
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Emile Zola's "The Masterpiece" is a poignant work of naturalistic fiction that plunges into the tumultuous world of Parisian art during the late 19th century. This novel chronicles the life and struggles of Claude Lantier, a gifted but tormented painter, as he grapples with the elusive nature of artistic genius and the harsh realities of the art market. Zola masterfully portrays the creative process, the intense rivalries among artists, and the often-unforgiving critical reception, offering a raw and unflinching look at ambition, failure, and the sacrifices demanded by art. It presents a powerful examination of the psychological toll of artistic pursuit and the often-destructive obsession with creating a singular work of art.
Author: Emile Zola; Translated From The French By Thomas Walton
Binding: Hardback
Published: Elek Books, 1956
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Emile Zola's "The Masterpiece" is a poignant work of naturalistic fiction that plunges into the tumultuous world of Parisian art during the late 19th century. This novel chronicles the life and struggles of Claude Lantier, a gifted but tormented painter, as he grapples with the elusive nature of artistic genius and the harsh realities of the art market. Zola masterfully portrays the creative process, the intense rivalries among artists, and the often-unforgiving critical reception, offering a raw and unflinching look at ambition, failure, and the sacrifices demanded by art. It presents a powerful examination of the psychological toll of artistic pursuit and the often-destructive obsession with creating a singular work of art.