


With a broken heart he returns home to Holland and turned his attention to become a missionary. Story begins in London where young Vincent falls in love with his land lady's daughter who, he later realises to be already engaged. This is not just the story of Van Gogh the painter, but also Van Gogh the lover, Van Gogh the missionary and mostly Van Gogh the man. 37.Irving Stone has successfully captured the fullness of Van Gogh's life, (his lust for life as the title suggests) and we are introduced into the frenzy of creation and the joy of fulfillment on finishing his two famous paintings, among others, namely 'The Potato Eaters' and 'Sunflowers'. 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. 9781787461390 Lust For Life 37.8000 NZD InStock /shop/books /shop/books/non-fiction/art-photography/art-history /shop/books/non-fiction /shop/books/non-fiction/art-photography The Classic Fictional Biography of Vincent Van Gogh 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. Walking down the streets of Paris the young Vincent Van Gogh didn't feel like he belonged.


The Classic Fictional Biography of Vincent Van Gogh His love, his genius, the great beauty he has created will go on forever, enriching the world. Lust for Life is the classic fictional re-telling of the incredible life of Vincent Van Gogh.
