Honoré de Balzac, Katharine Prescott Wormeley

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The Hidden Masterpiece

Beschreibung

Honore de Balzac's "The Hidden Masterpiece" delves into the obsessive world of art, painting, and the creation of a masterpiece. This literary fiction explores the passionate pursuit of artistic perfection and the elusive nature of beauty itself. Set against a backdrop of artistic theory and veiled criticism, the narrative centers on the legendary painter Nicolas Poussin. Balzac masterfully examines the blurred lines between artistic vision and madness. The story invites readers to consider the profound questions surrounding the creation, perception, and ultimate value of art. This timeless exploration of art and ambition remains as relevant today as when it was first written, offering a glimpse into the minds of artists driven by an insatiable desire to capture the essence of existence on canvas. A powerful exploration of art history, aesthetics, and the political undertones of artistic expression, "The Hidden Masterpiece" is a journey into the heart of artistic creation. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) was a French novelist and playwright, renowned as one of the founders of realism in European literature. His magnum opus, 'La Comédie humaine', is a series of interlinked novels and stories depicting the intricacies of French society in the post-Napoleonic era. A master of character and dialog, Balzac's immense body of work reflects his keen observations of detail and represents an attempt to encompass the whole of society within his narratives. He wrote over ninety novels and stories, with 'The Hidden Masterpiece' ('Le Chef-d'oeuvre inconnu') being one of his notable works that delves into the life of an artist and the obsession with achieving perfection in art. Balzac's narrative techniques and complex characters influenced a plethora of writers, including Marcel Proust, Charles Dickens, and Émile Zola. His work is characterized by a dense and detailed style, focusing on the representation of reality through a network of connections between his characters across different social classes. His writing was also innovative for its inclusion of elements from different genres, such as the fantastical and the philosophical. Balzac's contribution to literature extends beyond his own works; he was a pivotal figure in shaping the novel as a central form in modern literature and inspired future explorations into character and society.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 1mm
• Gewicht: 50g
• ISBN-13: 9781023002400
• ISBN-10: 102300240X
• Artikelnr.: 74072844