Albrecht

In "Albrecht," Arlo Bates crafts a rich narrative that intricately explores the tensions between art and society through the captivating life of the titular character, Albrecht, a painter striving for authenticity in a world that favors commercialism. Richly detailed and vividly wrought, Bates employs a lyrical prose style that captures the nuances of the 19th-century art scene, all while engaging...