About the book
Three delightful stories inspired by a painting of Henri Matisse—from the Booker Prize-winning author of Possession and “a writer of dazzling inventiveness\" (Time).
\"[An] exquisite triptych.... Richly drawn and touches upon things that matter to people.\" —People
These stories celebrate the eye even as they reveal its unexpected proximity to the heart. For if each of A.S. Byatt's narratives is in some way inspired by a painting of Henri Matisse, each is also about the intimate connection between seeing and feeling—about the ways in which a glance we meant to be casual may suddenly call forth the deepest reserves of our being. Beautifully written, intensely observed, The Matisse Stories is fiction of spellbinding authority.
\"Full of delight and humor.... The Matisse Stories is studded with brilliantly apt images and a fine sense for subtleties of conversation and emotion.\" —San Francisco Chronicle
Editions of The Matisse Stories
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679438823
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679762232
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099472711
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307488046
Read an Excerpt
Three delightful stories inspired by a painting of Henri Matisse—from the Booker Prize-winning author of Possession and “a writer of dazzling inventiveness\" (Time).
\"[An] exquisite triptych.... Richly drawn and touches upon things that matter to people.\" —People
These stories celebrate the eye even as they reveal its unexpected proximity to the heart. For if each of A.S. Byatt's narratives is in some way inspired by a painting of Henri Matisse, each is also about the intimate connection between seeing and feeling—about the ways in which a glance we meant to be casual may suddenly call forth the deepest reserves of our being. Beautifully written, intensely observed, The Matisse Stories is fiction of spellbinding authority.
\"Full of delight and humor.... The Matisse Stories is studded with brilliantly apt images and a fine sense for subtleties of conversation and emotion.\" —San Francisco Chronicle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Matisse Stories about?
Three delightful stories inspired by a painting of Henri Matisse—from the Booker Prize-winning author of Possession and “a writer of dazzling inventiveness\" (Time).
\"[An] exquisite triptych.... Richly drawn and touches upon things that matter to people.\" —People
These stories celebrate the eye even as they reveal its unexpected proximity to the heart. For if each of A.S. Byatt's narratives is in some way inspired by a painting of Henri Matisse, each is also about the intimate connection between seeing and feeling—about the ways in which a glance we meant to be casual may suddenly call forth the deepest reserves of our being. Beautifully written, intensely observed, The Matisse Stories is fiction of spellbinding authority.
\"Full of delight and humor.... The Matisse Stories is studded with brilliantly apt images and a fine sense for subtleties of conversation and emotion.\" —San Francisco Chronicle
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Matisse Stories?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Matisse Stories?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679438823
Is The Matisse Stories part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage International
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Matisse Stories?
A. S. Byatt
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Matisse Stories is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780679438823) and paperback(ISBN 9780679762232) and paperback(ISBN 9780099472711) and ebook(ISBN 9780307488046)
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