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Uniform Title: Chef d'oeuvre inconnu. English
Title: The Hidden Masterpiece
Note: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger
Summary: "The Hidden Masterpiece" by Honoré de Balzac is a novella written during the early 19th century. This literary work explores the intricate relationship between art, genius, and the sometimes tragic pursuit of perfection. The story revolves around the concept of an artist's obsession with capturing the essence of beauty through painting, illustrating the struggles and sacrifices made in the quest for mastery. The narrative follows a young aspiring painter named Nicolas Poussin, who seeks the guidance of the reclusive master, Maitre Frenhofer, renowned for creating a legendary artwork, the "Beautiful Nut-girl." Poussin's admiration for Frenhofer leads him into a world of artistic ambition, where he is introduced to the old master's intense passion for painting and his belief that true beauty is an ideal that transcends mere representation. Frenhofer's obsession culminates in his ultimate realization that despite his profound efforts and techniques, the essence of the masterpiece eludes him and ultimately leads to his despair and demise. The story poignantly underscores the conflict between artistic aspiration and the harsh realities of human limitation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator: Wormeley, Katharine Prescott, 1830-1908
EBook No.: 1553
Published: Nov 1, 2004
Downloads: 162
Language: English
Subject: Biographical fiction
Subject: France -- Fiction
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
Subject: Painters -- Fiction
Subject: Poussin, Nicolas, 1594?-1665 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Chef d'oeuvre inconnu. English
Title: The Hidden Masterpiece
Note: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger
Summary: "The Hidden Masterpiece" by Honoré de Balzac is a novella written during the early 19th century. This literary work explores the intricate relationship between art, genius, and the sometimes tragic pursuit of perfection. The story revolves around the concept of an artist's obsession with capturing the essence of beauty through painting, illustrating the struggles and sacrifices made in the quest for mastery. The narrative follows a young aspiring painter named Nicolas Poussin, who seeks the guidance of the reclusive master, Maitre Frenhofer, renowned for creating a legendary artwork, the "Beautiful Nut-girl." Poussin's admiration for Frenhofer leads him into a world of artistic ambition, where he is introduced to the old master's intense passion for painting and his belief that true beauty is an ideal that transcends mere representation. Frenhofer's obsession culminates in his ultimate realization that despite his profound efforts and techniques, the essence of the masterpiece eludes him and ultimately leads to his despair and demise. The story poignantly underscores the conflict between artistic aspiration and the harsh realities of human limitation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator: Wormeley, Katharine Prescott, 1830-1908
EBook No.: 1553
Published: Nov 1, 2004
Downloads: 162
Language: English
Subject: Biographical fiction
Subject: France -- Fiction
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
Subject: Painters -- Fiction
Subject: Poussin, Nicolas, 1594?-1665 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.