Narrated by the mysterious model who posed for The Toilet of Venus, Velįzquez’s only surviving female nude, I Am Venus is the riveting account of a great artist’s rise to prominence, set against the backdrop of political turmoil and romantic scandal. A sweeping story of scandal and passion, and a vivid recreation of a corrupt kingdom on the brink of collapse, I Am Venus is a thrilling novel that brings to life the public and private worlds of Spain’s greatest painter.
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Recensione:
“A well-plotted read with engaging characters and rich detail. Fans of Tracy Chevalier and Elizabeth Kostova as well as art history buffs will enjoy Mujica’s interpretation.”—Library Journal
“A worthwhile read . . . Mujica continues her realistic representation by loading the text with rich historical detail [that] instantly creates a sensory world for her readers to inhabit.” —Booklist
L'autore:
Bįrbara Mujica is a novelist, short story writer, critic, professor of Spanish at Georgetown University, and a contributor to many publications, such asThe New York Times and the Los Angeles Times. She is the author of the novelsThe Deaths of Don Bernardo, Frida, and Sister Teresa, and lives in Washington, D.C.
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- EditoreOverlook Pr
- Data di pubblicazione2014
- ISBN 10 1468308904
- ISBN 13 9781468308907
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero di pagine304
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