Wild Thing
Embracing Childhood Traits in Adulthood for a Happier, More Carefree Life

This is an excellent biography of one of the most singular, fascinating artists of the fin de siecle, a man whose art is often lazily categorized as Impressionist when his work is anything but, despite dabbling in that style while he was still 'finding his feet'. His life was one of restless explora......more

Very interesting. I liked that the images were throughout the book rather than in a bunch in the middle.......more

An excellent biography. I also recommend Mario Vargas Llosa’s novel on Gauguin and his socialist grandmother, Flora Tristan (The Way to Paradise ), though they cover some of the same events and themes.......more

A fascinating book about an interesting man who lived through turbulent times and met many people of unbounded creativity. Beyond the life story of the eternally rebellious artist, Prideaux does well to describe characters and events that influenced Gauguin and his approach to his art, on top of oft......more

Wild Thing A Life of Paul Gaugain by Sue Prideaux Audio Version Overall Grade: B Information: B+ Writing/Organization: B+ Narration: A- Best Aspect: Some very interesting and detailed information about the artists life. Worst Aspect: This is painfully long and would probably be most enjoyed by lovers of......more