Lust for Life
work by Stone
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Lust for Life is a 1934 fictionalized biography by Irving Stone that vividly portrays the life of painter Vincent van Gogh. Stone, who termed his work "bio-history," conducted exhaustive research, immersing himself in Van Gogh's environment and original documents to reconstruct dialogue and provide an intimate look at the artist's passions and struggles. The book was a significant success, marking Stone's rise to prominence. It was later adapted into a 1956 film starring Kirk Douglas as Van Gogh.
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