Description
"Bluebeard" by Kurt Vonnegut is a reflective and satirical novel that explores themes of art, creativity, and the post-World War II American experience. The story is presented as the autobiography of Rabo Karabekian, a reclusive and failed abstract expressionist painter of Armenian descent. Rabo, now in his seventies, recounts his life story, including his rise and fall in the art world, his experiences during World War II, and his relationships with other artists and individuals. At the heart of the novel is a mystery: Karabekian's locked barn, which contains his "secret" masterpiece. The novel explores themes of failure, purpose, and the meaning of art in a society driven by materialism and superficial values. Vonnegut uses Rabo’s narrative to examine deeper questions about artistic authenticity, the role of the artist in society, and the search for meaning.
- Pages: 272
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- Genre: Novel
- ISBN: 9786008557180
- Persian Title: کتاب مرد آبرنگی اثر کورت ونه گات
