Art Genre Books Summary at Celsius 233

Bluebeard – Kurt Vonnegut Jr (1987)

Rabo Karabekian, a failed painter haunted by war and memory, unlocks his deepest secret when a sharp-tongued widow storms his solitude, pushing him toward truth and redemption.

Kakuzo Okakura

Non Fiction

The Book of Tea – Kakuzo Okakura (1906)

The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura explores the philosophy and cultural significance of tea in Japan, highlighting its influence on art, aesthetics, and life.

Theodore Dreiser

Satire

The Genius – Theodore Dreiser (1915)

The Genius by Theodore Dreiser follows Eugene Witla, an aspiring artist whose passion, ambition, and relationships shape his rise and fall in the art world.

Henri Murger

Classics Romance Satire

Bohemians of the Latin Quarter – Henri Murger (1845)

Bohemians of the Latin Quarter by Henri Murger portrays the struggles of young Parisian artists, inspiring Puccini’s opera La Bohème with its themes of love and poverty.