Frances Gage; born in 1924 in Windsor; Ontario; experienced both artistic recognition and acute despair in her life. Despite success as a sculptor; she discovered that the Dante-like Paradise she had sought and gained was instead the poets Inferno in disguise.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Where was the editor??By LORAINE WELLMANIm glad I read this book as I like Modiglianis paintings and the book was very informative. Secrest has done very thorough research and the photographs through the book really add to it. There are also a few color plates. However. it really could have done with a map of Paris since the author refers to various areas without the reader being able to picture where they are in relation to each other. The explanation for the secrecy surrounding Modiglianis tubercular meningitis illness and his use of drugs and alcohol to cover pain. makes clear why there has been so much confusion as to the type of person the artist was. Nevertheless. I found a lot of the writing irritating - the jumps from one person to another where the reader has to figure out who is being talked about. the repetition of certain words or phrases in close conjunction. the insertion of the author in places where it is just a distraction- all interfered with the flow of the narrative and made me wonder why there hadnt been more of an editorial revision. Maybe the editor felt Secrests experience - she has written ten biographies- was enough. But it wasnt - it could have been a better book with more control from the editors.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy ken morsegreat condition. thank you11 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Poor Biography of a Fascinating ArtistBy Houston CurmudgeonA book in need of a good editor. Writing is ponderous and often irritating. Secrest is a primarily a researcher who happens to write. Just because you dug it up. doesnt mean it needs to be in the book. Often had me asking what is the point of this or how is it relevant. Finally. I started skipping paragraphs and then pages. Very disappointing book on one of my favorite artists.
