The Vivisector
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: Patrick White
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1970
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Board in good condition. Light stain on book block.
The acclaimed novel The Vivisector presents a profound examination of the artistic temperament through the tumultuous life of painter Hurtle Duffield. This compelling literary work chronicles Duffield's journey from humble beginnings to artistic renown, illustrating the often-brutal sacrifices inherent in the creative process. The narrative uncovers the complex interplay between art, identity, and human connection, detailing the artist's relentless pursuit of an elusive truth. With an intense and introspective tone, the work argues for the transformative power of art while exposing the raw, sometimes painful, realities of its creation. It is a masterful character study that dissects the very essence of what it means to be an artist.
Author: Patrick White
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1970
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Board in good condition. Light stain on book block.
The acclaimed novel The Vivisector presents a profound examination of the artistic temperament through the tumultuous life of painter Hurtle Duffield. This compelling literary work chronicles Duffield's journey from humble beginnings to artistic renown, illustrating the often-brutal sacrifices inherent in the creative process. The narrative uncovers the complex interplay between art, identity, and human connection, detailing the artist's relentless pursuit of an elusive truth. With an intense and introspective tone, the work argues for the transformative power of art while exposing the raw, sometimes painful, realities of its creation. It is a masterful character study that dissects the very essence of what it means to be an artist.