The God Of Clay (1908)

By H.C. Bailey

Book Overview

The God of Clay is a novel written by Henry Christopher Bailey and published in 1908. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young man named John Creedy. John is a talented sculptor who is struggling to make a name for himself in the art world. He is determined to create a masterpiece that will establish him as a great artist, but he is plagued by self-doubt and personal demons.As John begins to work on his sculpture, he becomes increasingly obsessed with his creation. He spends long hours in his studio, neglecting his friends and family, and slowly begins to lose touch with reality. His obsession with his art becomes all-consuming, and he begins to see himself as a god-like figure, capable of creating life from clay.As John's mental state deteriorates, he becomes increasingly isolated and paranoid. His relationships with those around him begin to suffer, and he becomes convinced that he is being persecuted by a shadowy figure who is determined to destroy his work.The God of Clay is a powerful exploration of the creative process and the toll it can take on an artist's psyche. Bailey's vivid prose and striking imagery bring John's descent into madness to life, and the novel remains a powerful and haunting portrait of artistic obsession to this day.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: 1164132172
• ISBN13: 9781164132172
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"