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The Blazing World

The Blazing World

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From the internationally bestselling author, praised for her "beguiling, lyrical prose" ("The Sunday Times Review," UK), comes a brilliant, provocative novel about an artist, Harriet Burden, who after years of being ignored by the art world conducts an experiment: she conceals her female identity behind three male fronts. Presented as a collection of texts, edited and introduced by a scholar years after the artist's death, the book unfolds through extracts from Burden's notebooks and conflicting accounts from others about her life and work. Even after she steps forward to reveal herself as the force behind three solo shows, there are those who doubt she is responsible for the last exhibition, initially credited to the acclaimed artist Rune. No one doubts the two artists were involved with each other. According to Burden's journals, she and Rune found themselves locked in a charged and dangerous psychological game that ended with the man's bizarre death. From one of the most ambitious and internationally celebrated writers of her generation, Hustvedt's "The Blazing World" is a polyphonic tour de force. It is also an intricately conceived, diabolical puzzle that addresses the shaping influences of prejudice, money, fame, and desire on what we see in one another. Emotionally intense, intellectually rigorous, ironic, and playful, this is a book you won't be able to put down.

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ISBN13: 9781473611566
ISBN10: 1476747245
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication Year: 2014
Format: Paperback

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  • One Line Summary

    Provocative art-world intrigue and layered narrative puzzle.

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    If you're drawn to stories that blend art, mystery, and psychological depth, Hustvedt's The Blazing World is a must-read. Its inventive structure and complex characters offer a compelling look at identity and perception, making it a captivating exploration for anyone interested in the power of art and the artifice of personas.

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