Living with him was like living at the center of the universe—electrifying, humbling, blissful, and destructive. In 1936 Paris, Dora Maar, a gifted photographer, painter, and poet, is captivated by Pablo Picasso's intense gaze. Their passionate relationship, marked by elements of sadism and masochism, pushes her to the brink. This fictionalized retelling explores Dora's journey of self-discovery amidst her tumultuous love affair with the renowned artist, set against the backdrop of Paris and the French Riviera, where they mingled with fellow artists. Picasso, a genius who defied conventions in both art and relationships, complicates Dora's life by refusing to divorce his wife and engaging in affairs with her friends. The Spanish Civil War exacerbates his depression and violence, culminating in his iconic painting "Guernica," which Dora documents. As darkness envelops their relationship, intensified by the onset of World War II and the Nazi invasion, Dora suffers a nervous breakdown and is hospitalized. Atmospheric and moving, this novel ensures that Dora, often overshadowed by Picasso, is recognized for her talent and struggles. Praise highlights its literary merit and the raw portrayal of a woman's obsessive relationship with a controlling artist, offering a compelling glimpse into the life of a talented individual striving for recognition in a male-dominated world.
Louisa Treger Boeken
Louisa Treger, die oorspronkelijk klassiek violiste was, wendde zich na haar studie aan prestigieuze muziekscholen tot de literatuur. Haar diepgaande interesse in het werk van vrouwelijke auteurs uit het begin van de 20e eeuw vormde haar academische carrière, die culmineerde in een doctoraat in Engelse literatuur. In haar werk combineert ze een gevoeligheid voor detail met een scherp inzicht in de menselijke psyche, vaak geplaatst in historische contexten. Treger brengt met haar romans meeslepende verhalen die maatschappelijke normen en het innerlijke leven van haar personages onderzoeken.
"In 1887, young Nellie Bly sets out for New York and a career in journalism, determined to make her way as a serious reporter, whatever that may take. But life in the city is tougher than she imagined. Down to her last dime and desperate to prove her worth, she comes up with a dangerous plan: to fake insanity and have herself committed to the asylum on Blackwell's Island. There, she will work undercover to expose the asylum's wretched conditions. But when the asylum door swings shut behind her, she finds herself in a place of horrors, governed by a cruelty she could never have imagined. Cold, isolated and starving, her days of terror reawaken the traumatic events of her childhood. She entered the asylum of her own free will - but will she ever get out?"--Amazon.com