TWO FACES OF LOVE LUST FOR LIFE IMMORTAL WIFE IRVING STONE VAN GOGH 1944 HARDC

TWO FACES OF LOVE LUST FOR LIFE IMMORTAL WIFE IRVING STONE DOUBLE DAY 1944 HARDCOVER Two Faces of Lust for Life and Immortal Wife is a novel by Irving Stone that explores the lives of two women who were integral to the life and work of the famous artist, Vincent van Gogh. Lust for Life tells the story of van Gogh's relationship with his muse and lover, the prostitute Sien Hoornik. Immortal Wife, on the other hand, focuses on van Gogh's sister-in-law, Johanna Bonger, who was instrumental in preserving and promoting his artwork after his death. The two novels are interwoven, with each chapter alternating between the two women's stories. Through their experiences, the reader gains insight into van Gogh's personal and artistic struggles, as well as the challenges faced by women in the late 19th century. Lust for Life delves into the passionate and tumultuous relationship between van Gogh and Sien, who was a source of inspiration for many of his most famous paintings. The novel explores the societal pressures and stigmas faced by prostitutes in the 1800s, and the difficulties of maintaining a relationship between two people from vastly different backgrounds. In Immortal Wife, the focus shifts to Johanna Bonger, who married van Gogh's brother after the artist's death. Johanna dedicated her life to preserving her brother-in-law's artwork and promoting his legacy, despite facing opposition from her own family and the art establishment. The novel also touches on the challenges faced