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Life Studies - by  Susan Vreeland (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Life Studies - by Susan Vreeland (Paperback)

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  • With her richly textured novels Susan Vreeland has offered pioneering portraits of the artist's life.
  • San Diego Book Awards (Theodor S. Geisel Award) 2005 1st Winner
  • 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.
  • 352 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Short Stories (single author)

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About the Book



In this collection of finely crafted historical and contemporary stories, Vreeland transports readers through time, from Paris in the 1840s, to present-day California, allowing them to witness the inspiration behind--and in some cases the creation--of great works of art.



Book Synopsis



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.



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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")

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")



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.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.3 Inches (H) x 4.5 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .58 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Short Stories (single author)
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Format: Paperback
Author: Susan Vreeland
Language: English
Street Date: November 29, 2005
TCIN: 92367604
UPC: 9780143036104
Item Number (DPCI): 247-11-7374
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: How many stories are included in this collection?

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  • A: The collection features a total of 17 exquisitely crafted stories.

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Q: Who are some of the characters featured in the contemporary stories?

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  • A: Characters include a teacher, a construction worker, and an orphan, each encountering art in unique ways.

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Q: What time periods do the stories cover?

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  • A: The stories span from the 1840s in Paris to contemporary California.

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Q: What themes are explored in the book's stories?

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  • A: The stories explore the transcendent power of art through the experiences of ordinary people.

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Q: What is the author's background?

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  • A: Susan Vreeland is a bestselling author known for her richly textured novels about artists and their lives.

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