The Fountain of St. James Court: Or, Portrait of the Artist As an Old Woman - Hardcover

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"[A] lively and pointed variation on James Joyce's A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man...this is an incisive and keenly pleasurable novel about women artists overcoming adversity to create "joyful work" that celebrates life's beauty and wonder."--Booklist on THE FOUNTAIN OF ST JAMES COURT

[A] lively and pointed variation on James Joyce s A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man this is an incisive and keenly pleasurable novel about women artists overcoming adversity to create joyful work that celebrates life s beauty and wonder. --Booklist on THE FOUNTAIN OF ST JAMES COURT"

Sena Jeter Naslund s eloquent language, her mastery of technique have the power to transport readers from the inner turmoil of a successful contemporary writer to the harsh realities of life among the splendor of eighteenth-century French society. The lyrical, poetic rendering of her prose is magical.--"Alabama Writer's Forum News and Reviews" on FOUNTAIN/PORTRAIT"

[U]nexpectedly addictive. Naslund once again creates memorable characters, surprising scenarios and astute notions on living life with intention. --"Seattle Times" on FOUNTAIN/PORTRAIT"

Sena Jeter Naslund's eloquent language, her mastery of technique have the power to transport readers from the inner turmoil of a successful contemporary writer to the harsh realities of life among the splendor of eighteenth-century French society. The lyrical, poetic rendering of her prose is magical.--Alabama Writer's Forum News and Reviews on FOUNTAIN/PORTRAIT

"[U]nexpectedly addictive. Naslund once again creates memorable characters, surprising scenarios and astute notions on living life with intention."--Seattle Times on FOUNTAIN/PORTRAIT