Madman's Memory
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ISBN10: 116369875X
ISBN13: 9781163698754
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 220
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163698754
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 220
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Madman's Memory is a novel written by Roger Vercel. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young man named Jacques Lormel. Jacques is a talented artist who is haunted by the memories of his traumatic childhood. He struggles to come to terms with his past and find a way to move forward in life.As Jacques grows older, he becomes increasingly obsessed with the idea of creating a masterpiece that will capture the essence of his experiences. He becomes a recluse, spending long hours in his studio, working tirelessly on his art.Meanwhile, the world around him is changing rapidly. World War I breaks out, and Jacques is forced to confront the reality of the violence and destruction that is happening all around him. He begins to question the value of his art in the face of such suffering.As the war comes to an end and Jacques tries to rebuild his life, he finds himself drawn back into his memories once again. He must confront the demons of his past and find a way to reconcile his artistic ambitions with the harsh realities of the world he lives in.Madman's Memory is a powerful and moving novel that explores the themes of trauma, memory, and the redemptive power of art. Vercel's writing is vivid and evocative, bringing to life the world of early 20th century France and the complex inner world of Jacques Lormel. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the human psyche and the ways in which we make sense of our experiences.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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