The Great Man by Kate Christensen
"The Great Man" is a novel that revolves around the life of a renowned painter, Oscar Feldman, who was known for his portraits of nude women. The story is told through the perspectives of the women in his life, including his wife, his mistress, and his sister, after his death. As two competing biographers try to document his life, the women reflect on their relationships with him, revealing a complex man who was both a loving father and a serial adulterer. The novel explores themes of art, love, infidelity, and the ways in which people are remembered after their death.
The 10213th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2007
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 305
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction (PEN/Faulkner)