Project Gutenberg 2012-02-12 Public domain in the USA. 323 Fletcher, John Gould 1886 1950 21014210 Paul Gauguin, His Life and Art Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (From images generously made available by the Intenet Archive.) "Paul Gauguin, His Life and Art" by John Gould Fletcher is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life of the influential French post-impressionist painter Paul Gauguin, detailing his artistic evolution and personal struggles as he moved away from bourgeois civilization towards a more primitive expression of art and life. The focus is on Gauguin's quest for authenticity and connection to a deeper truth, particularly through his experiences in Tahiti. At the start of the book, the narrative outlines the sociopolitical backdrop of France during Gauguin's early life, highlighting the events of the French Revolution of 1848 and their effects on his family. The reader is introduced to Gauguin’s parents, particularly his mother, Flora Tristan, a prominent socialist figure, whose fierce individuality and passion for freedom heavily influenced her son. As the story unfolds, it sets the stage for Gauguin's later rebellion against societal norms and his eventual pursuit of a life dedicated to art, free from the constraints of conventional civilization. The early chapters emphasize pivotal experiences and the shaping of his identity, foreshadowing his eventual departure to the tropics where he seeks both artistic fulfillment and personal liberation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Gauguin, Paul, 1848-1903 ND Text Browsing: Art & Photography Browsing: Biographies Category: Biographies Category: French Literature Category: Art 199787 2025-06-15T17:33:15.108762 text/html 176650 2024-04-03T08:46:14 text/html 2034399 2025-06-15T17:33:22.662706 application/epub+zip 2035675 2025-06-15T17:33:18.823721 application/epub+zip 140147 2025-06-15T17:33:17.321709 application/epub+zip 2179287 2025-06-15T17:33:25.523695 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2166848 2025-06-15T17:33:21.780699 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 252233 2022-09-17T17:03:53.974693 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183920 2025-06-15T17:33:14.630758 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 164187 2024-04-03T09:26:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16216 2025-06-15T17:33:25.666679 application/rdf+xml 14553 2025-06-15T17:33:17.903743 image/jpeg 3493 2025-06-15T17:33:17.615713 image/jpeg 2057879 2025-06-15T17:33:15.172794 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia