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Artistic genius succumbs to Parisian challenges.

If you're drawn to stories of passion, struggle, and the fine line between genius and madness, Zola's "The Masterpiece" might just resonate with you. It's a deep dive into the artistic swirl of 19th-century Paris, and you'll likely find its raw portrayal of Claude's ambition and the vivid art scene both heartbreaking and illuminating. Fans of historical fiction and lovers of art will appreciate how this novel captures the spirit of the times and the personal cost of unyielding devotion to art.

  • Premi de Traducció Vidal Alcover for Margarida Casacuberta Rocarols (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Masterpiece

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ISBN: 9780472061457
Authors: Émile Zola
Date of Publication: 1968-08-02
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.97
(rated by 4706 readers)

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This controversial novel, set in the art world of Paris, has been read as an attack on the Impressionist painters who had been Zola's friends.
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Artistic genius succumbs to Parisian challenges.

If you're drawn to stories of passion, struggle, and the fine line between genius and madness, Zola's "The Masterpiece" might just resonate with you. It's a deep dive into the artistic swirl of 19th-century Paris, and you'll likely find its raw portrayal of Claude's ambition and the vivid art scene both heartbreaking and illuminating. Fans of historical fiction and lovers of art will appreciate how this novel captures the spirit of the times and the personal cost of unyielding devotion to art.

  • Premi de Traducció Vidal Alcover for Margarida Casacuberta Rocarols (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.