Lust for Life
Lust for Life by Irving Stone is a biographical novel that delves into the life of Vincent Van Gogh, published by Penguin on June 1, 1984, as a 50th anniversary edition. This 512-page work presents a vivid portrayal of Van Gogh’s tumultuous existence, exploring his journey from a coal mine in Belgium to his vibrant years in southern France, where he interacted with both esteemed artists and those on the fringes of society.
Readers will find a detailed account of Van Gogh’s passionate pursuits, including his intense relationships and the evolution of his artistic genius. The narrative captures the complexities of his character, revealing the struggles and triumphs that defined his life. With themes centered around art and the historical context of Van Gogh’s time, this edition offers insights into the techniques and challenges faced by one of history’s most renowned painters.
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“A story of excruciating power.”—The New York Times
The classic, bestselling biographical novel of Vincent Van Gogh
Since its initial publication in 1934, Irving Stone’s Lust for Life has been a critical success, a multimillion-copy bestseller, and the basis for an Academy Award-winning movie.
The most famous of all of Stone’s novels, it is the story of Vincent Van Gogh—brilliant painter, passionate lover, and alleged madman. Here is his tempestuous story: his dramatic life, his fevered loves for both the highest-born women and the lowest prostitutes, and his paintings—for which he was damned before being proclaimed a genius. The novel takes us from his desperate days in a coal mine in southern Belgium to his dazzling years in the south of France, where he knew the most brilliant artists (and the most depraved whores). Finally, it shows us Van Gogh driven mad, tragic, and triumphant at once. No other novel of a great man’s life has so fascinated the American public for generations.
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