La maison d'un artiste, Tome 1 by Edmond de Goncourt
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"La maison d'un artiste, Tome 1" by Edmond de Goncourt is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book immerses readers in the world of artistic life, focusing on the aesthetics, decor, and cultural atmosphere of a specific period, likely reflecting the experiences of characters involved in the artistic community. The opening of "La maison d'un artiste" sets the stage with a rich description of an artist's home located on
Boulevard Montmorency, emphasizing its connection to the 18th-century furniture and art. The narrator details the entryway filled with an eclectic mix of artworks and curiosities from various cultures, highlighting a contrast between the vibrant artistic life of previous centuries and the more insular existence of the contemporary artist. The reflections delve into how art objects become comforting companions in an era marked by a decline in social interactions and the changing roles of women, creating an intriguing reflection on the interplay of art, culture, and personal identity. The narrative suggestively connects the artist's solitary contemplation with the broader shifts in society, giving readers a unique perspective on the importance of art in dealing with the challenges of modern life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Goncourt, Edmond de, 1822-1896 |
|---|---|
| Title | La maison d'un artiste, Tome 1 |
| Credits |
Produced by Claudine Corbasson, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Goncourt, Edmond de, 1822-1896 -- Art collections |
| Subject | Art -- Private collections -- France -- Paris |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46183 |
| Release Date | Jul 3, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1517 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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