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A Selection Of Texts On Art And Artists By The Belgian French Novelist And Essayist Marguerite Yourcenarbest Known For Her Seminal Novel Memoirs Of Hadrian (1951), An Imagined Autobiography Of The Roman Emperor, Yourcenar Brings The Same Depth Of Inquiry And Inventive Speculation To Her Lyric Prose On Art And Artists In This Newest Title In The Ekphrasis Series. In These Five JewelLike Essays, Yourcenar Meditates On The Decay Of Time, The Desire Both Satiated And Refused By Art, And The Imagery Animating The Lives, Works, And Dreams Of Michelangelo, Drer, And Piranesi. And In An Intimate Mediation On The Historical Novel, Yourcenar Describes Her Own Encounters With How Language And Sound Reveal The Past. Together These Exquisite Essays Explore That Fundamental AwePerhaps Even The TerrorAt The Heart Of An Encounter With Beauty.An Introduction By John Knight Sketches The Life Of This Extraordinary Writer, And Situates YourcenarS Unique Criticism Within Her Attempt To Capture The Great Struggle Required To Make An Enduring Work Of Art. Subtle And Learned, YourcenarS Essays Are Like Stepping Stones Into The Past And The Shadowy Business Of Artistic Creation. Bringing Back Into Print YourcenarS Seminal Essay The Dark Brain Of Piranesi In The Poet Richard HowardS Elegant English Translation, Conducted In Collaboration With The Author, This Volume Also Collects Texts From That Mighty Sculptor, Time (1983) Into A Particularly Focused Volume.
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I enjoyed 'Ekphrasis' a lot, especially the unique perspectives on art. My only complaint is that it took longer than expected to get delivered. Worth the wait, though!
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Jessica Lin
Not my cup of tea
I hoped 'Ekphrasis' would be more engaging. Unfortunately, I struggled to connect with the themes and the writing style felt a bit disjointed. It might appeal to others, but I found it lacking.
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Omar El-Sayed
A treasure for poetry lovers!
'Ekphrasis' is a stunning collection! Each piece made me think deeper about art and emotion. The imagery is powerful and lingered with me long after I finished reading. Definitely a gem!
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Carlos Ramirez
A bit abstract for my taste
While 'Ekphrasis' has some lovely passages, I found parts of it a bit too abstract and hard to follow. I appreciate the creativity, but it didn't fully resonate with me. Still, a decent read!
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Maya Thompson
Beautifully written and compelling!
I just finished reading 'Ekphrasis' and wow, it was a journey! The prose is so vivid, I felt like I was right there with the characters. Highly recommended for anyone who loves introspective poetry.
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