The Matisse Stories

The widely acclaimed Byatt has written three stories, each inspired by the paintings of Henri Matisse. The stories center around one woman's life and depict the seemingly normal happenings--lunch at a Chinese restaurant, a visit to the hairdresser--but it becomes apparent that even the most typical of lives has underpinnings of pain, desire, and joy. Beautifully illustrated. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.