The Lives of the Muses
Download or Read eBook The Lives of the Muses PDF written by Francine Prose and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Francine Prose |
Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 552 |
Release | : 2009-03-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780061748509 |
ISBN-13 | : 0061748501 |
Rating | : 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Lives of the Muses by : Francine Prose
Book excerpt: All loved, and were loved by, their artists, and inspired them with an intensity of emotion akin to Eros. In a brilliant, wry, and provocative book, National Book Award finalist Francine Prose explores the complex relationship between the artist and his muse. In so doing, she illuminates with great sensitivity and intelligence the elusive emotional wellsprings of the creative process.