Patricia Carson Livres

From the rear cover of this 136 page "Patricia Carson and photographer Daniel Leroy bring together in this splendid book the most beautiful features of Flanders, from the open fields to the art centers. For anyone who wants to have a treasured memento of Flanders, this is an essential collection, in word and picture, of fascinating details from Flanders' cultural, natural and historical heritage."

Flanders has its own, individual face. a 'fair face' which Patricia Carson describes in an accurate and lively way in this book. She describes Flanders from the point of view of a British historian, differently from the way it is handled in traditional textbooks. she combines a story-teller's fascinating style with deeply rooted knowledge and her own vision. You cannot understand Flanders and the Flemings without knowing their history. the author became very well-known because of 'the Fair Face of Flanders'. this impressive portrait of her second mother country appeared in 1969 and was translated into four languages. It became a best-seller for which in 1977 she received the Eugene Baie-prize. This revised edition is illustrated with photographs by Hugo Maertens.

Set against the backdrop of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the story follows Valentino Molina, a gifted yet insecure artist from Savannah, Georgia. His life changes dramatically when his nude painting, Cleopatra, captures the admiration of two sophisticated women who become his mentors. This pivotal moment leads him on a vibrant journey filled with artistic challenges and personal growth, reflecting the tumultuous era he navigates.