Bernadette Murphy (Livres)

Bernadette Murphy Livres

Bernadette Murphy crée des récits qui explorent l'intersection de la littérature, de la féminité et de l'acte audacieux d'embrasser le risque, allant de l'exaltation des motos à la concentration tranquille du tricot. Son écriture explore les expériences des femmes, leur courage et leurs voyages de découverte de soi. À travers une narration captivante et une observation fine, Murphy capture de profondes expériences humaines, inspirant les lecteurs à dépasser leurs propres limites. Ses essais et livres se distinguent par une voix unique et une capacité à trouver du sens tant dans l'ordinaire que dans l'extraordinaire.

Van Gogh's ear: the true story

336pages
12 heures de lecture

4,3(68)Évaluer

In December 1888, Vincent van Gogh cut off his ear. It is the most famous story about any artist in history. But what really happened on that dark winter night? In Van Gogh's Ear, Bernadette Murphy reveals the truth. She takes us on an extraordinary journey from major museums to forgotten archives, vividly reconstructing Van Gogh's world. We meet police inspectors and cafe patrons, prostitutes and madams, his beloved brother Theo and fellow painter Paul Gauguin. Why did Van Gogh commit such a brutal act? Who was the mysterious 'Rachel' to whom he presented his macabre gift? Did he really remove his entire ear? Murphy answers these important questions with her groundbreaking discoveries, offering a stunning portrait of an artist edging towards madness in his pursuit of excellence. BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK PRIMETIME BBC2 DOCUMENTARY WITH JEREMY PAXMAN