Lust for Life
by Irving Stone
Lust for Life by Irving Stone holds a highly rated rating of 4.19 out of 5, based on 13.1K reader ratings. First published in 1934. The book spans 431 pages.
About Lust for Life
Lust for Life is the classic fictional re-telling of the incredible life of Vincent Van Gogh. "Vincent is not dead. He will never die. His love, his genius, the great beauty he has created will go on forever, enriching the world... He was a colossus... a great painter... a great philosopher... a martyr to his love of art. "Walking down the streets of Paris the young Vincent Van Gogh didn't feel like he belonged. Battling poverty, repeated heartbreak and familial obligation, Van Gogh was a man plagued by his own creative urge but with no outlet to express it. Until the day he picked up a paintbrush.Written with raw insight and emotion, follow the artist through his tormented life, struggling against critical discouragement and mental turmoil and bare witness to his creative journey from a struggling artist to one of the world's most celebrated artists.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Irving Stone |
| Published | 1934 |
| Pages | 431 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Arts & Photography, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.19 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,082 |
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What genre is Lust for Life?
Lust for Life is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Arts & Photography, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Lust for Life worth reading?
Based on 13.1K reader ratings, Lust for Life has an average score of 4.19 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Lust for Life?
Lust for Life has 431 pages.
Who wrote Lust for Life?
Lust for Life was written by Irving Stone. It was first published in 1934.
What is the ISBN for Lust for Life?
The ISBN-13 for Lust for Life is 9780099416420.0.
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