Patrice A Poemella
Patrice A Poemella by Geri Gale, published by PK & Alex Company in 2014, is a literary work that intertwines themes of art and human experience. This edition spans 158 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Patrice, a 500-year-old woman who, weary of her immortality, travels to New York City in 1939 to pose for a painter. As she grapples with her past and the weight of her wisdom, she encounters Louis, a man marked by loss and longing amidst the horrors of war.
In this poignant exploration, Patrice guides Louis in expressing his inner turmoil through art, teaching him to paint the depths of her heart and soul. The story delves into the myth of the artist, revealing how both characters navigate their pain, passion, and desire against a backdrop of historical tragedy. Through their connection, the book examines the transformative power of creativity and the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity.
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Every ten years, Patrice, a 500-year-old woman, travels to a new city to pose nude on a red velvet couch for a painter. It’s 1939 and Patrice is tired of being immortal. She longs to release her wisdom and secrets, and escape years of captivity. She arrives in New York City and meets the suffering Louis. His Jewish family and friends were taken by train to concentration camps and Louis himself was smuggled out of Vienna in a coffin. Except for his lover Hadrian, all he has ever loved has died. His only reason for continuing to live is to see his paintings hang in the museum alongside the Old Masters. Against the backdrop of horrific war, Patrice teaches Louis to paint the inside of her heart and her soul, and inspires him to create the masterpieces he’s destined for.Patrice is about the myth of art and artist and how a woman and man during wartime pull truth and art from pain, passion, and desire.
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