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: Knopf, 2012
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: No dust jacket, cloth cover has some staining - especially back which has water rings
Patrick White's The Vivisector chronicles the tumultuous life of Hurtle Duffield, a prodigious painter whose artistic genius is inextricably linked to his often-brutal personal experiences. This compelling novel uncovers the raw, obsessive nature of creativity, presenting a protagonist who dissects the world around him—and the people within it—to fuel his art. The narrative powerfully illustrates the isolating and consuming demands of artistic ambition, detailing Duffield's complex relationships and his relentless pursuit of truth through his work. White's masterful prose conveys a tone that is both incisive and deeply psychological, immersing the reader in the artist's inner world and the societal reactions to his unconventional life. It ultimately argues for the profound, sometimes painful, connection between lived experience and artistic expression.
Author: Patrick White
Binding: Hardback
Published: Knopf, 2012
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: No dust jacket, cloth cover has some staining - especially back which has water rings
Patrick White's The Vivisector chronicles the tumultuous life of Hurtle Duffield, a prodigious painter whose artistic genius is inextricably linked to his often-brutal personal experiences. This compelling novel uncovers the raw, obsessive nature of creativity, presenting a protagonist who dissects the world around him—and the people within it—to fuel his art. The narrative powerfully illustrates the isolating and consuming demands of artistic ambition, detailing Duffield's complex relationships and his relentless pursuit of truth through his work. White's masterful prose conveys a tone that is both incisive and deeply psychological, immersing the reader in the artist's inner world and the societal reactions to his unconventional life. It ultimately argues for the profound, sometimes painful, connection between lived experience and artistic expression.