Lust for Life
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.85 (585 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0452262496 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 512 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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. He also wrote biographies of Clarence Darrow and Earl Warren, and short biographies of men who lost presidential elections. He died in 1989. In these novels, Stone interspersed biography with fictional narrative on the psychology and private lives of his subjects. He wrote several books in a genre that he coined the “biographical novel,” which rec
The novel takes us from his desperate days in a coal mine in southern Belgium to his dazzling years in the south of France, where he knew the most brilliant artists (and the most depraved whores). The most famous of all of Stone’s novels, it is the story of Vincent Van Gogh—brilliant painter, passionate lover, and alleged madman. No other novel of a great man’s life has so fascinated the American public for generations.. Finally, it shows us Van Gogh driven mad, tragic, and triumphant at once. “A story of excruciating power.”—The New York Times The classic, bestselling biographical novel of Vincent Van Gogh Since its initial publication in 1934, Irving Stone’s Lust for Life has been a critical success, a multimillion-copy bestseller, and the basis for an Academy Award-winning movie. Here is his tempestuous story: his dramatic life, his fevered loves for both the highest-born women and the lowest prostitutes, and his paintings—for which he was
Shimon Z. Klein said An Excellent Biographical Novel. I have just completed reading Irving Stone’s magnificent biographical novel of the life of Vincent van Gogh “Lust for Life”. Even though the dialogue is fictional, it is based on truth. The book was written in 19An Excellent Biographical Novel I have just completed reading Irving Stone’s magnificent biographical novel of the life of Vincent van Gogh “Lust for Life”. Even though the dialogue is fictional, it is based on truth. The book was written in 193An Excellent Biographical Novel Shimon Z. Klein I have just completed reading Irving Stone’s magnificent biographical novel of the life of Vincent van Gogh “Lust for Life”. Even though the dialogue is fictional, it is based on truth. The book was written in 1934 and it is definitely one of those novels that are ageless and one can really enjoy reading it to this day. The characters come alive in this novel and are so vividly portrayed.Vincent van Gogh was never recognized in his time and had lived in dire poverty all his life. The book begins with his life in L. and it is definitely one of those novels that are ageless and one can really enjoy reading it to this day. The characters come alive in this novel and are so vividly portrayed.Vincent van Gogh was never recognized in his time and had lived in dire poverty all his life. The book begins with his life in L. An Excellent Biographical Novel Shimon Z. Klein I have just completed reading Irving Stone’s magnificent biographical novel of the life of Vincent van Gogh “Lust for Life”. Even though the dialogue is fictional, it is based on truth. The book was written in 1934 and it is definitely one of those novels that are ageless and one can really enjoy reading it to this day. The characters come alive in this novel and are so vividly portrayed.Vincent van Gogh was never recognized in his time and had lived in dire poverty all his life. The book begins with his life in L. and it is definitely one of those novels that are ageless and one can really enjoy reading it to this day. The characters come alive in this novel and are so vividly portrayed.Vincent van Gogh was never recognized in his time and had lived in dire poverty all his life. The book begins with his life in L. "A classic worthy of rediscovery, both the book and the artist." according to Carol M. Johnson. A classic biographic novel, written in 19A classic worthy of rediscovery, both the book and the artist. A classic biographic novel, written in 193A classic worthy of rediscovery, both the book and the artist. Carol M. Johnson A classic biographic novel, written in 1934 by the wonderful Irving Stone, this old chestnut was revived by our book club, The Speed Readers. Many of our people, unfamiliar with Van Gogh or Irving Stone, were absorbed by the tragic tale of this tormented artist, so vividly portrayed by this excellent writer. Book clubs are wonderful venues for rediscovering older literature, reminding those of us who collect books, that there really is a reason to reread that book on your highest shelf or buy it to add to your collection. Makes you. by the wonderful Irving Stone, this old chestnut was revived by our book club, The Speed Readers. Many of our people, unfamiliar with Van Gogh or Irving Stone, were absorbed by the tragic tale of this tormented artist, so vividly portrayed by this excellent writer. Book clubs are wonderful venues for rediscovering older literature, reminding those of us who collect books, that there really is a reason to reread that book on your highest shelf or buy it to add to your collection. Makes you. A classic worthy of rediscovery, both the book and the artist. Carol M. Johnson A classic biographic novel, written in 1934 by the wonderful Irving Stone, this old chestnut was revived by our book club, The Speed Readers. Many of our people, unfamiliar with Van Gogh or Irving Stone, were absorbed by the tragic tale of this tormented artist, so vividly portrayed by this excellent writer. Book clubs are wonderful venues for rediscovering older literature, reminding those of us who collect books, that there really is a reason to reread that book on your highest shelf or buy it to add to your collection. Makes you. by the wonderful Irving Stone, this old chestnut was revived by our book club, The Speed Readers. Many of our people, unfamiliar with Van Gogh or Irving Stone, were absorbed by the tragic tale of this tormented artist, so vividly portrayed by this excellent writer. Book clubs are wonderful venues for rediscovering older literature, reminding those of us who collect books, that there really is a reason to reread that book on your highest shelf or buy it to add to your collection. Makes you. Tormented Genius. Robert C. Olson Tormented Genius.5+ Stars. Literary masterpiece. Irving Stones' Lust for Life is a dark, brooding biographical novel on Vincent van Gogh that leaves the reader both emotionally exhausted and mentally exhilarated at the same time. Mr. Stone captures the very essence of the van Gogh mystique: A manically driven genius who captures in his art that which he cannot embrace as a man. Never really appreciated in his day, van Gogh has become one of the greatest painters of all time. So much crammed into only 37 years, his chaotic life beca
“A story of excruciating power.”—The New York Times "Whoever reads Lust for Life will gain all the important facts concerning the life of the painter a poetic and touching portrayal."—Christian Science Monitor “Extraordinary! A moving story retold with sensitiveness and insight.”—Forum “Thorough, sympathetic, skillful.”—Saturday Review of Literature