Lust For Life: The Story Of Vincent Van Gogh
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
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A landmark work of biographical fiction, Lust for Life chronicles the turbulent and passionate life of Vincent van Gogh, from his early years as a failed preacher and art dealer to his emergence as one of history's most celebrated painters. Irving Stone draws on van Gogh's own letters and meticulous research to reconstruct the artist's relentless pursuit of beauty amid poverty, mental anguish, and social rejection. The narrative captures the intense, almost feverish devotion van Gogh brought to his craft, illustrating how suffering and creativity became inseparable forces in his short life. Stone's prose is vivid and emotionally charged, immersing the reader in the sun-scorched landscapes of Arles and the brooding atmosphere of Saint-Rémy with cinematic intensity. First published in 1934, this enduring classic remains one of the most compelling portraits of artistic genius ever committed to the page.
Author: Irving Stone
Format: Paperback
Published: 1980, Magnum Books, Methuen Paperbacks Ltd
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark work of biographical fiction, Lust for Life chronicles the turbulent and passionate life of Vincent van Gogh, from his early years as a failed preacher and art dealer to his emergence as one of history's most celebrated painters. Irving Stone draws on van Gogh's own letters and meticulous research to reconstruct the artist's relentless pursuit of beauty amid poverty, mental anguish, and social rejection. The narrative captures the intense, almost feverish devotion van Gogh brought to his craft, illustrating how suffering and creativity became inseparable forces in his short life. Stone's prose is vivid and emotionally charged, immersing the reader in the sun-scorched landscapes of Arles and the brooding atmosphere of Saint-Rémy with cinematic intensity. First published in 1934, this enduring classic remains one of the most compelling portraits of artistic genius ever committed to the page.