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The Passion of Artemisia
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LENGTH9 hrs and 24 mins
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RELEASE DATE02-07-03
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
Set against the glorious backdrops of Rome, Florence, and Genoa, and Naples, peopled with historical characters and filled with the details of the life of a 17th-century painter, The Passion of Artemisia is the story of Gentileschi's struggle to find love, forgiveness, and wholeness through her art.
©2002 Susan Vreeland; (P)2002 HighBridge Company
What the Critics Say
"The Passion of Artemisia offers a vivid portrait of a complex female artist who doggedly pursues her passion despite seemingly overwhelming obstacles." (Booklist)
"Vreeland's remarkable ability...makes this novel an accomplished work of art." (San Francisco Chronicle)
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L. Worthington Bonney Lake, WA United States 01-04-04 Member Since 2002- HELPFUL VOTES
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"Not exactly a biography"
The author takes events and information about Artemisia and develops her own story about Artemisia's life. While very interesting, one must remember that is is fictional based on a real character. Nevertheless, I still enjoyed listening to this book immensly and wanted to believe it to be true. I'll definitely listen to it again.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful -
"Listen to the sample first"
My rating is for this as an audiobook. I can't make any judgment about the work itself, because I couldn't listen past the first couple of hours. The narration is way over the top. Admittedly it begins with a rape trial, but the narrator doesn't let up, even in the tranquil setting of a nunnery every other word is emphasized. If you enjoyed The Girl in Hyacinth Blue, I'd suggest that you listen to the sample first and decide whether you could stand 9 hours of it. If not, buy the print version.
9 of 11 people found this review helpful -
"Engrossing"
No, it wasn't a biography, but the story was beautiful and I think very realistic. I think that the emotions expressed by the narrator went along very well with the book, and the story was engrossing and poignant.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful -
"La Dolce Vita!"
As an artist and also a victim of rape, I identified with Artemisia. Her story is endearing and inciteful, unfolding the life of a female artist in the 1600's plus dealing with the struggles of women, whether 400 years ago or today. I recommend this book to those who embrace art and womanhood. The narrator's voice is pure emotion.
Downside - I hated the ending. It left me wanting more.5 of 6 people found this review helpful -
"Disappointing"
I was expecting a serious biography of Artemisia, but this book is a lightweight romance.
14 of 20 people found this review helpful -
"historical dramatization"
I like Susan Vreeland's writing style and subjects. I look at Gentilschi's art differently now.
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"Inspiring..."
I enjoyed reading this book very much and loved the way Vreeland writes...It was an inspiring book.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful