A Question Of Taste: A Novel (1892)

By Maarten Maartens

Book Overview

A Question of Taste is a novel written by Maarten Maartens and originally published in 1892. The story follows the life of a wealthy Dutch merchant named Cornelius Kegge, who is deeply invested in the art world and has a refined taste for beauty. Kegge's obsession with art leads him to develop a close relationship with a struggling artist named Sybrand Heereman, whom he takes under his wing and supports financially.As Kegge's relationship with Heereman deepens, he becomes increasingly conflicted about his own life and the choices he has made. He begins to question whether his love for art is genuine or simply a way to signal his wealth and status to others. Kegge's doubts are further complicated by his growing affection for Heereman's sister, who challenges his beliefs and forces him to confront his own prejudices and assumptions.Throughout the novel, Maartens explores themes of class, identity, and the nature of art. He asks readers to consider what it means to truly appreciate beauty, and whether this appreciation is something that can be learned or must be innate. A Question of Taste is a thought-provoking and deeply introspective novel that is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164545531
• ISBN13: 9781164545538
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"