La dame qui a perdu son peintre by Paul Bourget
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| Author | Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935 |
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| Title | La dame qui a perdu son peintre |
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| Summary | "La dame qui a perdu son peintre" by Paul Bourget is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around themes of art, authenticity, and human relationships, exploring the world of art collectors, critics, and amateur enthusiasts. The narrative is framed through the experiences of a painter and his interactions with a charming woman, who seems to be at the center of an art-related conundrum. The opening of the novel presents a complex interplay of emotions and relationships. The narrator, who is a painter, reflects on his feelings for a captivating woman, interspersing memories of shared moments and performances with his artistic musings. As he contemplates his decision to leave Paris without saying goodbye, he recounts instances of jealousy and desire tied to her flirtations with others, particularly with a young man named Édouard de Bonnivet. The reader is introduced to a world where the authenticity of art pieces comes into contention, drawing parallels to the narrator's own feelings of inadequacy and longing related to the enigmatic woman. As he embarks on a journey to Milan, the stage is set for further revelations about love, loss, and the elusive nature of artistic genius. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Art -- Fiction |
| Subject | French fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55072 |
| Release Date | Jul 8, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 38 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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