Painted Veils

James Huneker

Maison d'édition: DigiCat

Synopsis

James Huneker's 'Painted Veils' delves into the intricate interplay of sexuality, love, mortality, and the artistic temperament, offering an incisive glimpse into the lives of bohemian New Yorkers. Its prose, rife with voluptuousness and astute observations, provides a narrative that both exalts and questions the excesses and ephemeral pleasures of life. Set within the literary context of the early 20th century, a period of great change and exploration in arts and mores, 'Painted Veils' stands out for the honesty and boldness with which it addressed topics that were deemed taboo at the time, making it a provocative and avant-garde read that startled its contemporary audiences.

James Huneker, an esteemed music and art critic of his era, channeled his vast experiences and interactions with the cultural elite into this novel. His keen insight into the psyche of the artist and their circle in New York City at the dawn of modernism lends a credible and engaging backdrop to this fiction. The author's expertise and fascination with the bohemian lifestyle have imbued his work with a richness and a palpable sense of realism that is both captivating and enlightening.

'Painted Veils' is recommended for readers who appreciate a historically grounded exploration of societal norms and the intricacies of human desires. Huneker's narrative invites contemplation and provides a lens through which the present-day reader can examine the cultural controversies and artistic innovations of the past. As a snapshot of an era now distant, this book will especially resonate with those interested in the evolution of social mores, the intellectual ferment of New York life in the early twentieth century, and the timeless complexities of human nature.

Disponible depuis: 29/05/2022.

Longueur d'impression: 260 pages.

Fiction contemporaine

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