Unfinished Portraits: Stories of Musicians and Artists by Jennette Lee

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Author Lee, Jennette, 1860-1951
Title Unfinished Portraits: Stories of Musicians and Artists
Note Reading ease score: 87.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents There was in Florence a lady -- Thumbs and fugues -- A window of music -- Frederic Chopin: a record -- The man with the glove -- The lost monogram.
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Summary "Unfinished Portraits: Stories of Musicians and Artists" by Jennette Lee is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work explores the lives and experiences of renowned musicians and artists, delving into their creative struggles and personal relationships. Through vivid storytelling, the author captures the essence of their artistry and the emotional turmoil that often accompanies it." "The opening of the collection introduces us to a painter in a studio in Florence, who is grappling with the completion of a portrait of a woman named Lisa. As he works, he is joined by another man who expresses frustration over the time it has taken to finish the piece. This initial scene sets the stage for a complex relationship between the artist and his subject, highlighting themes of obsession and the nature of beauty in art. We witness the tension between creative ambition and the capriciousness of the woman he depicts, as well as hints of deeper emotional connections that complicate their interactions. The atmosphere is rich with the historical context of Renaissance Florence, making it a captivating start to the stories that follow." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Musicians
Subject Artists
Category Text
EBook-No. 30562
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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