A World Within Reach (French Edition) By Maylis de Kerangal | Folio

Dive into the fascinating novel A World Within Reach by Maylis de Kerangal, a masterpiece that illuminates the art of painting and human emotion. Paula Karst, a passionate young woman, takes her first steps at the Institute of Painting in Brussels, a prestigious place where she learns to master trompe-l'oeil techniques, to copy textures, and to recreate the illusions of living materials.

In a narrative imbued with poetry, the author takes us from Brussels to Rome, where Paula discovers the studios of Cinecittà, and to the facsimile of the Lascaux cave, revealing a journey where the meticulous work of the artist dialogues with history and memory. Each gesture, each brushstroke connects the past to the present, reality to fiction, and art to life.

As the pages turn, emotions intertwine, and encounters mark her journey. Paula, guided by her passion and doubts, questions the very meaning of art and her place in the world. The unique light of the workshop on Rue du Métal, the sleepless nights, and the discussions with her fellow workshop members become the thread of a profound learning experience, both technical and human.

With brilliant and immersive writing, Maylis de Kerangal offers us a novel where every detail paints a vivid picture. This book explores not only art but also the human experience through the prism of creation. A World Within Reach, published by Folio, is a vibrant tribute to the beauty of artistic expression and the quest for meaning.

Item Characteristics:

• Title: A World Within Reach
• Author: Maylis de Kerangal
• Publisher: Folio
• Collection: Folio
• Format: Paperback
• EAN13: 9782072874406
• ISBN: 978-2-07-287440-6
• Publication Date: 03/05/2020
• Language: French
• Number of Pages: 336
• Dimensions: 17.7 x 10.7 x 1.5 cm
• Weight: 170 g