The Painter of Souls by Philip Kazan
An extraordinary story of passion, art, and intrigue, this novel journeys to a time and place in Italy where desire reigns supremeand salvation is found in the strangest of places.
“Kazan conjures up Florence as a magnificent stew of street life: market sellers, beggars, gangs, petty criminals, pretty boys turning tricks in the shadows, all characters who, in the hands of the right painter, might light up church walls with their spontaneous flawed humanityThe process of creation is finely drawn, both the physical labor and the meditative concentration it induces. Kazan clearly loves Lippi’s work and this affection saturates his writing.” -- The New York Times
“A compelling story that takes place in a world that Kazan imbues with all the sights, sounds, and smells of fifteenth-century Florence.” -- Booklist
“Kazan’s ability to conjure the majesty and misery of the Renaissance in Florence makes The Painter of Souls one of my most cherished reads of the year. The Fra Lippi lovingly drawn by Kazan’s pen is as gorgeous as the subjects of the artist’s famous paintings.” -- The Times (London)
“With meticulous detail and vivid language, British author Kazan (Appetite) brings the Renaissance to bold life in this, his first U.S. release. Sure to appeal to fans of art-themed historical fiction.” -- Library Journal
“Kazan has built a beautiful novel, lit from within by the luminosity of the art he describes. Kazan effectively draws the reader into the world of Renaissance Florence in all its glory and squalor. His main characters are believable and complex, and the language he uses is precise and luminous.” -- Historical Novel Society
“A compelling story that takes place in a world that Kazan imbues with all the sights, sounds, and smells of fifteenth-century Florence.” -- Booklist
“Kazan’s ability to conjure the majesty and misery of the Renaissance in Florence makes The Painter of Souls one of my most cherished reads of the year. The Fra Lippi lovingly drawn by Kazan’s pen is as gorgeous as the subjects of the artist’s famous paintings.” -- The Times (London)
“With meticulous detail and vivid language, British author Kazan (Appetite) brings the Renaissance to bold life in this, his first U.S. release. Sure to appeal to fans of art-themed historical fiction.” -- Library Journal
“Kazan has built a beautiful novel, lit from within by the luminosity of the art he describes. Kazan effectively draws the reader into the world of Renaissance Florence in all its glory and squalor. His main characters are believable and complex, and the language he uses is precise and luminous.” -- Historical Novel Society
Philip Kazan is a historian, a passionate cook, and a keen traveler. This is his first book to be published in America. He lives in England and blogs at www.philipkazan.wordpress.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781681774053 |
| ISBN 10 | 1681774054 |
| Title | The Painter of Souls |
| Author | Philip Kazan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pegasus Books |
| Year published | 2017-06-06 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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