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The lost notebook of Édouard Manet : a novel / Maureen Gibbon.
"A sensual portrait of Manet's last years, and a vibrant testament to the endurance of the artistic spirit. Suffering from the complications of syphilis toward the end of his life, Édouard Manet begins to jot down his daily impressions, reflections, and memories in a notebook. Between healing respites in the French countryside and holding court in his Paris studio, he finds inspiration in nature-a cloud of dragonflies, peonies blanketed by the morning dew-and in the ocean-blue eyes of his muse, Suzon. Entranced by Suzon, he decides to paint his final masterpiece, A Bar at the Folies-Bergère, life-sized-wagering his health in the process. In this stunningly original work of historical fiction, illustrated with Manet's own sketches, Maureen Gibbon offers an indelible snapshot of genius, illness, and the dying embers of passion"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780393867152
- ISBN: 0393867153
- Physical Description: 325 pages ; 21 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : W. W. Norton & Company, [2021]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Reading group guide available at wwnorton.com/reading-guides |
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| Subject: | Manet, Édouard, 1832-1883 > Diaries > Fiction. Painters > France > Paris > Fiction. Paris (France) > History > 1848-1870 > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Biographical fiction. Historical fiction. |
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- 6 of 6 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.
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- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kansas City Public Library | FICTION GIBBON 2021 (Text) | 0001002392734 | Fiction | Available | - |
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The Lost Notebook of Ãdouard Manet : A Novel
Suffering from the complications of syphilis toward the end of his life, Ãdouard Manet begins to jot down his daily impressions, reflections, and memories in a notebook. He travels for healing respites in the French countryside and finds inspiration in nature--a cloud of dragonflies, peonies blanketed by the morning dew. Back in Paris, the artist holds court in his studio and meets a mysterious muse, Suzon. Entranced by Suzon's cool blue eyes, he decides to paint his final masterpiece, A Bar at the Folies-Bergere, life-sized--and wagers his health to complete it. In a sensual portrait of Manet's last years, illustrated with his own sketches, Maureen Gibbon offers a vibrant testament to the endurance of the artistic spirit.
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