The Cruel Painter - George Macdonald - Bog

The Cruel Painter is a novel written by George MacDonald, a Scottish author and poet. The story revolves around a young artist named Cosmo Warlock, who is known for his exceptional talent in painting. However, his paintings are often dark and disturbing, causing discomfort to those who view them.Cosmo's life takes a turn when he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Mavis Clare. As their relationship blossoms, Cosmo's paintings begin to take a different direction, becoming more cheerful and optimistic.However, things take a dark turn when Cosmo's former lover, a cruel and manipulative woman named Lady Venetia, returns to his life. She is determined to destroy Cosmo's relationship with Mavis and bring him back to his old ways.As the story progresses, the characters are forced to confront their past mistakes and the consequences of their actions. The novel explores themes of love, jealousy, and the power of art.Overall, The Cruel Painter is a gripping tale that offers a unique perspective on the world of art and the human psyche. It is a must-read for fans of George MacDonald's work and anyone interested in exploring the darker side of human nature.It was a great room, filled with the appliances and results of art. Many pictures, festooned with cobwebs, were hung carelessly on the dirty walls. Others, half finished, leaned against them, on the floor. Several, in different stages of progress, stood upon easels. But all spoke the cruel bent of the artist's genius. In one corner a lay figure was extended on a couch, covered with a pall of black velvet.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.