{"product_id":"the-bar-at-twilight-9781954276031","title":"The Bar at Twilight","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eIn fifteen masterful stories, Frederic Tuten explores existential questions, pervasive longing, and the creative impulse, showcasing his exceptional ability to transmute his passion for art and life to the page. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 288 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 03 June 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bellevue Literary Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn fifteen masterful stories, Frederic Tuten delves into profound existential inquiries, explores the depths of pervasive longing, and ignites the flames of the creative impulse. Within these captivating narratives, a wealthy older woman ponders the intricacies of her relationship with her deceased painter husband, as she eagerly anticipates her own impending watery fate. An exhausted artist, feeling trapped in a creative rut, delves into a book of criticism on allegory and symbolism, ultimately discarding her paintings out the window. Fueled by his admiration for artists like Cezanne, Monet, and Rousseau, Tuten imagines how each vignette could serve as a valuable life lesson for his wife, the artist he holds in the highest regard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese stories, set in the enchanting locales of Tutens beloved Lower East Side, the resplendent gardens of Rome's Borghese, and the picturesque French seaside resort, seamlessly weave between the poignant tapestry of memory and the illogical realm of fairytales or dreams. Through his exceptional literary prowess, Tuten transmits his boundless passion for art and life onto the pages, creating a tapestry of emotions that resonates with readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 190 x 127 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781954276031\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frederic Tuten","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44098756968698,"sku":"9781954276031","price":10.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1655460498836_book.jpg?v=1655646827","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-bar-at-twilight-9781954276031","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}