Balzac, Honore de
The Unknown Masterpiece (NYRB Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780940322745
- author:
- Balzac, Honore de
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- NYRB Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 125mm X 203mm
- Genre:
- Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Unknown Masterpiece by Honoré de Balzac is a tale that has inspired artists for generations. A story about a painter whose value is seen in different ways, depending on one's perspective, it explores the complexities of modern art and the power of dreams.
Published here in a new translation by poet Richard Howard, this novella delves into the tragic life of a musician undone by his ambitions. With its unique blend of psychological insight and artistic expression, "The Unknown Masterpiece" is a thought-provoking read that will appeal to fans of literary fiction.
First published in 2000, this revised edition of Balzac's work offers a fresh perspective on the author's most celebrated tale. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the intersection of art and psychology, "The Unknown Masterpiece" is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that will leave you pondering its themes long after finishing the book.
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