The Madonna of the Future

The Madonna of the Future

The Madonna of the FutureWe had been talking about the masters who had achieved but a single...
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Author: James, Henry,1843-1916
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Language: English
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The Madonna of the Future

The Madonna of the Future

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The Madonna of the Future

$19.99 $9.99
Author: James, Henry,1843-1916
Format: eBook
Language: English

The Madonna of the Future

We had been talking about the masters who had achieved but a single masterpiecethe artists and poets who but once in their lives had known the divine afflatus and touched the high level of perfection. Our host had been showing us a charming little cabinet picture by a painter whose name we had never heard, and who, after this single spasmodic bid for fame, had apparently relapsed into obscurity and mediocrity. There was some discussion as to the frequency of this phenomenon; during which, I observed, H--- sat silent, finishing his cigar with a meditative air, and looking at the picture which was being handed round the table. I dont know how common a case it is, he said at last, but I have seen it. I have known a poor fellow who painted his one masterpiece, andhe added with a smilehe didnt even paint that. He made his bid for fame and missed it. We all knew H--- for a clever man who had seen much of men and manners, and had a great stock of reminiscences. Some one immediately questioned him further, and while I was engrossed with the raptures of my neighbour over the little picture, he was induced to tell his tale. If I were to doubt whether it would bear repeating, I should only have to remember how that charming woman, our hostess, who had left the table, ventured back in rustling rose-colour to pronounce our lingering a want of gallantry, and, finding us a listening circle, sank into her chair in spite of our cigars, and heard the story out so graciously that, when the catastrophe was reached, she glanced across at me and showed me a tear in each of her beautiful eyes. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 2460
Author: James, Henry
Release Date: Jan 1, 2001
Format: eBook
Language: English

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