The Cruel Painter

By George MacDonald

Book Overview

The Cruel Painter is a novel written by George MacDonald, a Scottish author known for his fairy tales and fantasy novels. The book tells the story of a young artist named Cosmo Warlock who becomes obsessed with his own talent and begins to use his paintings to manipulate and control those around him.As Cosmo's fame and success grow, he becomes increasingly cruel and selfish, using his art to exploit and harm those who stand in his way. His actions have devastating consequences, leading to tragedy and heartbreak for those who fall under his spell.The novel explores themes of power, ambition, and the corrupting influence of artistic talent. MacDonald's vivid descriptions and complex characters make for a gripping and thought-provoking read, as readers are drawn into the dark and twisted world of the cruel painter.It was a great room, filled with the appliances and results of art. Many pictures, festooned with cobwebs, were hung carelessly on the dirty walls. Others, half finished, leaned against them, on the floor. Several, in different stages of progress, stood upon easels. But all spoke the cruel bent of the artist's genius. In one corner a lay figure was extended on a couch, covered with a pall of black velvet.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: 1162691948
• ISBN13: 9781162691947
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"