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Life Studies: Stories
Winner:San Diego Book Awards -Theodor S. Geisel Award (2005)
With her richly textured novels Susan Vreeland has offered pioneering portraits of the artist's life. Now, in a collection of profound wisdom and beauty, she explores the transcendent power of art through the eyes of ordinary people. Life Studies begins with historic tales that, rather than focusing directly on the great Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masters themselves, render those on the periphery--their lovers, servants, and children--as their personal experiences play out against those of Manet, Monet, van Gogh, and others. Vreeland then gives us contemporary stories in which her characters--a teacher, a construction worker, and an orphan for example--encounter art in meaningful, often surprising ways. A fascinating exploration of the lasting strength of art in everyday life, Life Studies is a dazzling addition to Vreeland's outstanding body of work.
Book Details
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- Publish Date: Nov 29th, 2005
- Pages: 352
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 7.30in - 4.50in - 0.90in - 0.58lb
- EAN: 9780143036104
- Recommended age: 18-UP
- Categories: • Short Stories (single author)• Historical - General
About the Author
Susan Vreeland is the New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including Clara and Mr. Tiffany and Girl in Hyacinth Blue. She lives in San Diego.
Praise for this book
As if lining a gallery's white walls, the 17 stories in Life Studies are exquisitely crafted. ("The Portland Oregonian") Delivers a rich palette. Light and beauty pour from the pages in deft, accessible prose strokes. ("The San Diego Union-Tribune")