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In 1816, the Medusa, flagship of a French expedition to repossess Senegal from the British, set sail. She never arrived at her destination. Medusa is the shocking tale of a maritime disaster that rocked Europe and inspired an artistic masterpiece.
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About the Author:
After a childhood in America, Canada and the UK, Jonathan Miles took a first from University College, London and his doctorate from Jesus College, Oxford. He has written, lectured and broadcast on cultural history all over the world. His books on Eric Gill and David Jones have met with critical acclaim, earning such press accolades as 'magisterial', 'authoritative', 'massively researched', 'compelling', and 'incisive'. He lives in Paris with his wife and daughter.
Review:
"A thrilling read" Guardian "A sensational tale" Daily Telegraph "In his intriguing book, Miles unearths the real tragedy that inspired the painting" Sunday Times "Absorbing and intelligent...a work of art history in the broadest sense" -- Rupert Christiansen Literary Review "The narrative is brilliantly meted out. Sections alternate among the wreck itself, the tortured and bizarre life of the artist and the political upheavals in France" New York Times
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- PublisherVintage
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 1844135314
- ISBN 13 9781844135318
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages288
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