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Exposed

By Jean-Philippe Blondel
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Exposed by Jean-Philippe Blondel is a poignant exploration of identity and self-discovery. The story revolves around a chance encounter between a successful painter and his former high school teacher. As they delve into each other's lives through a series of intense portraits, the novel delves into themes of vulnerability, the complexities of human connection, and the impact of art on understanding oneself and others.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate introspective narratives that explore themes of identity and human connection. It provides an intimate look at the relationship between an artist and his model, delving into how their interactions reveal hidden layers of their lives. This story may appeal to those interested in the way art can expose truths and foster unexpected bonds.

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A dangerous intimacy emerges between a French teacher and a former student who has achieved art world celebrity: the painting of a portrait upturns both their lives.

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A French teacher on the verge of retirement is invited to a glittering opening that showcases the artwork of his former student, who has since become a celebrated painter. This unexpected encounter leads to the older man posing for his portrait. Possibly in the nude. Such personal exposure at close range entails a strange and troubling pact between artist and sitter that prompts both to reevaluate their lives.

Jean-Philippe Blondel, author of the hugely popular novel The 6:41 to Paris, evokes an intimacy of dangerous intensity in Exposed, a tale marked by profound nostalgia and a reckoning with the past that allows its two characters to move ahead into the future.

A short philosophical novel about art, time, and memory... a subtle and at times radiant read - Kirkus Reviews

...This novel flies by with gentle humour, but it also poses complex questions about the meaning of art and sexuality, and offers an elegiac look at late middle age... - Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review

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Exposed by Jean-Philippe Blondel is a philosophical novel that explores themes of art, time, and memory, offering a radiant and subtle reading experience. Critics praise its captivating narrative, gentle humour, and complex questions about art and sexuality, portraying an elegiac perspective on late middle age. The novel is lauded for its quiet wisdom and true-to-life characterisations, delivering an intimate portrayal of human emotions and regrets with charm and stunning prose.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781939931672

Publisher: New Vessel Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 July 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: New Vessel Press

Contributors:

  • Translated by Alison Anderson
  • Translated by Alison Anderson
  • Translated by Alison Anderson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 200

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About the Author

Jean-Philippe Blondel was born in 1964 in Troyes, France where he lives as an author and English teacher. His novel The 6:41 to Paris has been acclaimed in the United States and across Europe.

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