A fictionalized biography of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, this work by Pierre La Mure explores the life of one of the most prominent figures of Parisian bohemian life in the late 19th century and its most insightful portraitist. A genius afflicted by an incurable illness, Toulouse-Lautrec was a passionate spirit trapped in a frail body, creating and experiencing more in his short, tumultuous life than many do in a long one. This captivating and deeply moving book traces the artist's journey from early childhood to his premature death. While he achieved fame, his personal life was filled with pain, failures, and defeats, as nature bestowed upon him the appearance of a cripple and denied him the love of women he so desperately desired. The vibrant panorama of Parisian bohemia emerges in the novel, featuring notable figures such as Vincent van Gogh, Edgar Degas, Claude Debussy, Oscar Wilde, and many other renowned artists who were part of the world of the genius painter from Moulin Rouge. Toulouse-Lautrec was inextricably linked to the nightlife of Montmartre, drawing inspiration from its establishments and their eccentric patrons and can-can dancers for his paintings and lithographic posters, which now adorn the world's most famous galleries and museums.
Pierre La Mure Books
Pierre La Mure was a French author celebrated for his compelling biographical novels. His works often delve into the lives of renowned artists and composers, exploring their creative processes and personal struggles. La Mure masterfully brings past eras to life, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the intellectual and emotional worlds of his protagonists. His style is characterized by rich storytelling and a profound understanding of the human psyche, making him a distinguished narrator of history.
Clair de Lune
- 693 pages
- 25 hours of reading
Mona Lisa magánélete
- 386 pages
- 14 hours of reading
A világhírű festény modelljének sorsát bogozva az író a XV. század néhány sorsformáló eseményéről, a Mediciekről, a Borgiákról, VIII. Károly francia királyról, a firenzei forradalomról és Savonaroláról olyan megkapó és életteli képet fest, a reneszánsz emberének tőlünk távol eső világát olyan közel hozza hozzánk, és olyan érzékletesség varázsolja számunkra, hogy az olvasó nem teszi le a könyvet a kezéből addig, amíg végére nem ér, anélkül, hogy akarnánk, egyszeriben otthonosak leszünk a múló időben már szertefoszlott csodálatos és kegyetlen világban.
Sinfonie der Leidenschaft
- 463 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Mona Lisa
- 364 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Aká to bola žena, čo celé stáročia dráždila zvedavosť sveta a všetkým otázkam sa vyhýbala úsmevom zamatovo hnedých očí? Prečo sa bohaté patricijské dievča v pätnástich rokoch vydalo za dvojnásobne staršieho veľkoobchodníka s hodvábom? Prečo sa dala ako dvadsaťštyriročná portrétovať a prečo jej to manžel dovolil, hoci si obraz neobjednal? Prečo monu Lisu maľoval Leonardo da Vinci, ktorý bol vo Florencii cudzincom a objednávky na portréty neprijímal? Prečo na tej neveľkej ploche dreva pracoval až pipľavo, hoci maľoval nerád a ani svoje najväčšie diela nebol schopný dokončiť? A najväčšia hádanka zo všetkého - pre koho vlastne ten portrét maľoval?
Životopisný román o Claude Debussy. Celý Paríž už spal. Okrem neho... Zelené tienidlo lampy usmerňovalo žltý kužeľ svetla, dopadajúci na stôl. Na stoličke spala Linne, prikrčená ako sfinga. A vtedy sa to stalo. Ruka mu znehybnela nad listom notového papiera. Do mysle sa mu zľahka vkrádalamelódia Svitu luny. Vznášala sa a poletovala ako nočný motýľ, a potom sa zasa rýchlo vytratila.
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