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April 25, 2011
Art - Henry Holiday
Dear Everyone,
As promised, I'll be posting on the artwork related to my new book, "," over the next few Tuesdays. Last week, I discussed , noting the contrast between his illustrations of Dante's Divine Comedy and those of . The provides access to both collections. (Unfortunately, their links to Salvador Dali's pictures have been taken down)
Admittedly, I favour Botticelli. His illustrations of the Comedy are referenced in my book, but with a twist. Many of his depictions are solely in . Only a few have been painted with colour.
Two of Dante's texts inspired "Gabriel's Inferno." First, (and most obviously), the , which is Dante's allegorical account of the pilgrimage of the soul to God. Second, Dante's , which includes the story of Dante's love for Beatrice and many of the poems he wrote for her. You can read a short summary and discussion of La Vita .
The love affair of Dante and Beatrice falls squarely in what is called the courtly love tradition. There is a very fine explanation of the tradition, with images and links, on Professor Debora Schwartz's . If you've read "Gabriel's Inferno," consider the ways in which the primary romantic relationship in it manifests aspects of the courtly love tradition...
When it came to choosing artwork to illustrate the romance in "Gabriel's Inferno," I wanted to use Botticelli. But as I mentioned above, his depictions of Dante and Beatrice are in pen and ink and although they are beautiful, I was looking for something more dramatic. So I exited the Renaissance and began to examine the work of the , who were noted for their pictorial realism and Romanticism.
Henry Holiday (1839-1927) was a British artist. He also designed for various churches. His most famous work is Dante and Beatrice, which he completed in 1883. It's owned by the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool, England. You can see the painting and read about it . As the museum curator points out, Holiday was inspired by the story of Dante and Beatrice as presented in Dante's .
Holiday's painting plays a very important role in my novel. I found the painting especially inspirational when writing the early interactions between Professor Emerson and his graduate student, Julianne Mitchell. In fact, the Prologue of the book is my interpretation of the painting, which differs markedly from that of the museum curator cited . Read both, then look at the painting and decide for yourself what is happening between Dante and Beatrice by the Ponte Santa Trinita in Florence...
All the best everyone and thanks for reading,SR
PS. Miss Tigris Eden, of the book blog Garden of Books, recently reviewed "Gabriel's Inferno" on 카지노싸이트, giving it 5/5 stars. Her review also appears , where you can leave a comment and be entered to win an e-book of my story.
Once again, if you're looking for a place to discuss "Gabriel's Inferno," consider joining the book club over on 카지노싸이트. The readers in the group are very nice.
As promised, I'll be posting on the artwork related to my new book, "," over the next few Tuesdays. Last week, I discussed , noting the contrast between his illustrations of Dante's Divine Comedy and those of . The provides access to both collections. (Unfortunately, their links to Salvador Dali's pictures have been taken down)
Admittedly, I favour Botticelli. His illustrations of the Comedy are referenced in my book, but with a twist. Many of his depictions are solely in . Only a few have been painted with colour.
Two of Dante's texts inspired "Gabriel's Inferno." First, (and most obviously), the , which is Dante's allegorical account of the pilgrimage of the soul to God. Second, Dante's , which includes the story of Dante's love for Beatrice and many of the poems he wrote for her. You can read a short summary and discussion of La Vita .
The love affair of Dante and Beatrice falls squarely in what is called the courtly love tradition. There is a very fine explanation of the tradition, with images and links, on Professor Debora Schwartz's . If you've read "Gabriel's Inferno," consider the ways in which the primary romantic relationship in it manifests aspects of the courtly love tradition...
When it came to choosing artwork to illustrate the romance in "Gabriel's Inferno," I wanted to use Botticelli. But as I mentioned above, his depictions of Dante and Beatrice are in pen and ink and although they are beautiful, I was looking for something more dramatic. So I exited the Renaissance and began to examine the work of the , who were noted for their pictorial realism and Romanticism.
Henry Holiday (1839-1927) was a British artist. He also designed for various churches. His most famous work is Dante and Beatrice, which he completed in 1883. It's owned by the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool, England. You can see the painting and read about it . As the museum curator points out, Holiday was inspired by the story of Dante and Beatrice as presented in Dante's .
Holiday's painting plays a very important role in my novel. I found the painting especially inspirational when writing the early interactions between Professor Emerson and his graduate student, Julianne Mitchell. In fact, the Prologue of the book is my interpretation of the painting, which differs markedly from that of the museum curator cited . Read both, then look at the painting and decide for yourself what is happening between Dante and Beatrice by the Ponte Santa Trinita in Florence...
All the best everyone and thanks for reading,SR
PS. Miss Tigris Eden, of the book blog Garden of Books, recently reviewed "Gabriel's Inferno" on 카지노싸이트, giving it 5/5 stars. Her review also appears , where you can leave a comment and be entered to win an e-book of my story.
Once again, if you're looking for a place to discuss "Gabriel's Inferno," consider joining the book club over on 카지노싸이트. The readers in the group are very nice.
Art - Gustave Doré
Dear Everyone,
Over the next few Tuesdays, I'll be posting additional information about the art and literature from my novel "." (But I'll be careful not to post any spoilers!)
One of the joys of working with was their commitment to making "Gabriel's Inferno" aesthetically pleasing - from the images on the front and back cover, to the typeface and handwriting fonts, to the inclusion of an illustration in the front matter. I've already previously...
April 18, 2011
Autographs
Dear Everyone,
A few people have written to me asking how they can have their book signed. Since I haven't scheduled any personal appearances, the good people at have helped me come up with a solution.
Simply put, you can request a signed book plate for your book. Or you can send your book to the publisher and I will sign it. More details can be found on my website. It will be costly to have the book autographed because you will need to cover the cost of international shipping...
A few people have written to me asking how they can have their book signed. Since I haven't scheduled any personal appearances, the good people at have helped me come up with a solution.
Simply put, you can request a signed book plate for your book. Or you can send your book to the publisher and I will sign it. More details can be found on my website. It will be costly to have the book autographed because you will need to cover the cost of international shipping...
Book Release
Dear Everyone,
The 19th of April has arrived and so has the release date for "Gabriel's Inferno." As a reminder, the book is now on sale through , , and . It will be available as a paperback and as an e-book (for Kindle, Nook, etc.).
As a way of celebrating the book launch, I'll be posting , on 카지노싸이트, on and on throughout the day.
You are invited to join readers from around the world by posting your comments on these sites. Feel...
The 19th of April has arrived and so has the release date for "Gabriel's Inferno." As a reminder, the book is now on sale through , , and . It will be available as a paperback and as an e-book (for Kindle, Nook, etc.).
As a way of celebrating the book launch, I'll be posting , on 카지노싸이트, on and on throughout the day.
You are invited to join readers from around the world by posting your comments on these sites. Feel...
April 15, 2011
The Cover - Auguste Rodin
Dear Everyone,
Several people have asked about the cover artwork of "Gabriel's Inferno." There are three images - the flames, the embracing couple, and the male figure. As a way of celebrating the release of the novel, I thought I'd write a few words about the cover, explaining the significance of the art.
The male protagonist in my book is Gabriel Emerson, a professor of Italian Studies at the University of Toronto. He spends his days teaching and writing about the life and works of Dante...
April 2, 2011
Release Date for "Gabriel's Inferno"
Dear Everyone,
On Good Friday in 1300 A.D., Dante Alighieri wandered into a dark wood that led him to the underworld of Hell. Unable to return to his former life until he completed his pilgrimage, Dante began a dangerous journey fraught with temptation. Fearing for his very soul, his beloved Beatrice begged the deceased poet Virgil to guide Dante through the Inferno in order to ensure that he did not succumb to the flames.
Over seven hundred years later, I'm pleased to announce the...
March 19, 2011
카지노싸이트 Contest Winners
Dear Everyone,
Thank you to all who entered the 카지노싸이트 Contest in order to win a copy of my forthcoming novel, "Gabriel's Inferno."
I'm delighted to announce the seven lucky winners, who were drawn by 카지노싸이트 from over three thousand entries. As you will see, it's a very international group,
Miss Lois from CanadaMiss Andrea from the USAMiss Asiabel from Puerto RicoMiss Hanna from PolandMiss Ivana from CroatiaMiss Jenni from SwedenMiss Frederikke from Denmark
Congratulations to the winners! ...
Thank you to all who entered the 카지노싸이트 Contest in order to win a copy of my forthcoming novel, "Gabriel's Inferno."
I'm delighted to announce the seven lucky winners, who were drawn by 카지노싸이트 from over three thousand entries. As you will see, it's a very international group,
Miss Lois from CanadaMiss Andrea from the USAMiss Asiabel from Puerto RicoMiss Hanna from PolandMiss Ivana from CroatiaMiss Jenni from SwedenMiss Frederikke from Denmark
Congratulations to the winners! ...
January 10, 2011
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January 7, 2011
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