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Paintings in Proust
A Visual Companion to 'In Search of Lost Time'
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This book is perfect for Proust enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone interested in the interplay between literature and visual culture. It appeals both to dedicated scholars and casual readers seeking a deeper appreciation of Proust's references and influences.
A visually stunning and surprisingly accessible book that brings out subtle facets of Proust's masterpiece, as well as the artworks he cites. --Art in America
'A book which no Proust addict can afford to miss' Anita Brookner
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Eric Karpeles's lavishly illustrated and comprehensive guide offers a feast for the eyes as it celebrates the close relationship between the visual and literary arts in Proust's masterpiece. Karpeles has identified and located all of the paintings to which Proust makes exact reference. Where only a painter's name is mentioned to indicate a certain mood or appearance, he has chosen a representative work to illustrate the impression that Proust sought to evoke.
Botticelli's angels, Manet's courtesans, Mantegna's warriors, and Carpaccio's saints stand among Monet's water lilies and Piranesi's engravings of Rome, while Karpeles's insightful essay and lucid contextual commentary explain their significance to Proust. The book closes with extensive notes and a comprehensive index of all painters and paintings mentioned in the novel.
With over 200 beautifully reproduced paintings, drawings, and engravings, and accompanying texts drawn from the Moncrieff/Kilmartin/Enright translation of In Search of Lost Time, this book is an essential addition to the libraries of Proustians worldwide and a handsome volume in its own right.
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Financial Times praises it as a book that "will thrill any Proust lover." The New York Times anticipates it will receive "the literary equivalent of a hosanna." The Irish Times describes it as "intelligent and passionate," offering "a window into Proust's sharp, eccentric wit." The Observer calls it "indispensable to the Proust addict, but also enticing for the casual browser."
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ISBN: 9780500293423
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 September 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: 10 Illustrations, black and white; 199 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 860g
Pages: 360
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About the Author
Eric Karpeles is a painter and also writes about painting, poetry and aesthetics. He is the author of several books, including a biography of Józef Czapski, Almost Nothing, and Paintings in Proust, also published by Thames & Hudson.
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