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Talking Of Michelangelo

Talking Of Michelangelo


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Talking of Michelangelo is a mesmerizing journey through the tangled lives of a brilliant but tormented lawyer, his fiercely intelligent wife, and an artist who shaped his past and believed you should not paint what you haven't experienced. Haunted by forbidden secrets and bound by a childhood vow, these characters' stories unfold in a dreamlike tapestry of art and memory-where legal briefs clash with vivid canvases, and the ghosts of war loom over every brushstroke.With its mix of art, law, and war, Talking of Michelangelo masterfully interweaves ambition, loyalty, and the all-consuming power of creativity. Drawing you into a bitter sweet narrative tinged with secrecy, heartbreak, and the triumph of artistry over despair, this is an invitation you won't want to decline.



About the Author :
Liss is a multiple Pushcart Prize nominee, a nominee for the story South Million Writers Award. He was also a finalist for the Flannery O'Connor Short Fiction Prize sponsored by University of Georgia Press, the St. Lawrence Book Award sponsored by Black Lawrence Press, and the Bakeless Prize sponsored by Breadloaf Writers' Conference and Middlebury College. He has published or has forthcoming 65 short stories and has received numerous awards and other forms of recognition for individual short stories including The Florida Review Editor's Award for Fiction; James Still Prize for Short Fiction sponsored by Wind; Midnight Sun Award for Fiction sponsored by Permafrost; Third prize in the Arthur Edelstein Prize for Short Fiction; Finalist for the Raymond Carver Award for Short Fiction sponsored by Carve Magazine; and Honorable Mention in the New Letters Literary Award for Fiction and the Glimmer Train June, 2014 Fiction Open. Liss has also published in The Saturday Evening Post, Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine, The South Dakota Review, The South Carolina Review, Dogwood, The Worcester Review, Fifth Wednesday Journal. Both collections together with two novels will be published by Pierian Springs Press in 2025/2026. He earned a BA from Amherst College, Amherst, MA; a JD from Columbia University School of Law, New York, NY; and an MFA from Emerson College, Boston, MA. He was the recipient of a Grant-in-Aid in Literature from the St. Botolph Club Foundation, Boston, MA where he led a workshop in writing fiction for over 10 years.

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"An exquisite literary achievement, 'Talking of Michelangelo' captures the very essence of human struggle and aspiration. Its prose is as vibrant and evocative as 'green tastes like Beethoven's Eroica'..., painting vivid scenes that immerse the reader in the narrator's fragmented world and the profound mystery of 'Book XI'.... Prepare to be captivated by this brilliant exploration of destiny, identity, and the enduring quest for meaning."

"Hauntingly beautiful and masterfully intricate, this novel is a triumphant and unforgettable dive into the depths of 'Memory and Trauma'. With memories 'fragmented and often triggered by sensory experiences, the narrative expertly weaves a captivating web of deeply personal and shared past events, leaving you spellbound by the 'Power of Secrets'... that bind its complex characters."

"An absolutely brilliant and profoundly moving masterpiece that delves into the very soul of creativity! 'Talking of Michelangelo' is a searing exploration of the narrator's internal battlefield, torn between his calling as a 'painter at heart' and the rigid confines of his legal profession. It's a compelling, timeless journey that vividly illustrates how 'Lawyers don't paint', leaving readers to ponder the true cost of artistic passion."

"A tour de force of narrative artistry, 'Talking of Michelangelo' offers a revelatory meditation on the 'Nature of Art and Creativity', demonstrating how profound experiences, even the 'Impact of War', can fuel artistic genius. Minnie's powerful assertion that this war will 'produce great art, art to make Caravaggio look like a Sunday painter'... is just one of many breathtaking insights that will forever change how you perceive creation."

"Unflinchingly honest and emotionally raw, 'Talking of Michelangelo' is a truly riveting read that lays bare the 'Fragility of Relationships'. The unsaid things and hidden secrets create palpable tension, while the chilling theme of 'The Perversity of Playing God'... by the surgeons grappling with memory offers a unique and thought-provoking layer of suspense. This is storytelling at its most powerful and poignant."


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781965784198
  • Publisher: Pierian Springs Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Pierian Springs Press
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 464
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 580 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1965784194
  • Publisher Date: 05 Jun 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 26 mm
  • Width: 140 mm


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