Medusa by Jonathan Miles
In June 1816, the Medusa, flagship of a French expedition to repossess the colony of Senegal from the British, set sail but ran aground off the desolate West African coast.
"A thrilling read" * Guardian *
"A sensational tale" * Daily Telegraph *
"In his intriguing book, Miles unearths the real tragedy that inspired the painting" * Sunday Times *
"Absorbing and intelligent..a work of art history in the broadest sense" -- Rupert Christiansen * Literary Review *
"The narrative is brilliantly meted out. Sections alternate among the wreck itself, the tortured and bizarre life of the artist and the political upheavals in France" * New York Times *
"A sensational tale" * Daily Telegraph *
"In his intriguing book, Miles unearths the real tragedy that inspired the painting" * Sunday Times *
"Absorbing and intelligent..a work of art history in the broadest sense" -- Rupert Christiansen * Literary Review *
"The narrative is brilliantly meted out. Sections alternate among the wreck itself, the tortured and bizarre life of the artist and the political upheavals in France" * New York Times *
After a childhood in America, Canada and the UK, Jonathan Miles took a first from University College, London and his doctorate from Jesus College, Oxford. He has written, lectured and broadcast on cultural history all over the world. His books on Eric Gill and David Jones have met with critical acclaim, earning such press accolades as 'magisterial', 'authoritative', 'massively researched', 'compelling', and 'incisive'. He lives in Paris with his wife and daughter.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781845951450 |
| ISBN 10 | 184595145X |
| Title | Medusa |
| Author | Jonathan Miles |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2008-04-03 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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