Christian Brechneff
Greek House: The Story of a Painter's Love Affair with the Island of Sifnos, The
- ISBN 13:
- 9780374535261
- author:
- Christian Brechneff
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 14.9 x 1.9 x 20.6 cm
- Genre:
- Travel & Holiday, Countries & Regions, Europe
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Greek House: A Painter's Love Affair with the Island of Sifnos
A poignant and humorous account of a young painter's discovery of artistic inspiration and a sense of home on the Greek island of Sifnos. In the early 1970s, Christian Brechneff, a Swiss painter of Russian émigré descent, found solace in the island's hilltop farm village, where he bought a house and spent thirty years painting its landscapes and residents. This is a story of self-discovery, place, and the complexities of love and belonging.
As the island undergoes transformation, Brechneff's relationship with Sifnos evolves, and he must confront the changes that have taken place within himself. A celebration of the human experience, The Greek House is a beautifully written narrative that explores the power of place to shape our lives and our sense of identity.
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