Gods' Man: A Novel in Woodcuts
Gods' Man: A Novel in Woodcuts
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Novel • Fiction
2004
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Gods' Man: A Novel in Woodcuts by Lynd Ward is a wordless novel that narrates the journey of a struggling artist. Through striking woodcut illustrations, it explores themes of ambition, exploitation, and a quest for freedom. The protagonist's encounters reveal the conflict between artistic integrity and societal pressures in early 20th-century America.
Mysterious
Dark
Melancholic
Gritty
Contemplative
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Gods' Man: A Novel in Woodcuts, a wordless novel by Lynd Ward, captivates with its striking woodcut illustrations and compelling visual storytelling. Its influence on graphic novels is notable. While its artistic value is praised, some critique its ambiguous narrative and lack of textual guidance. Overall, it's a unique, visually driven experience that resonates with art enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Gods' Man: A Novel in Woodcuts?
A reader who appreciates visual storytelling and allegorical themes, much like fans of Maus by Art Spiegelman or The Arrival by Shaun Tan, would enjoy Gods' Man. They likely favor graphic novels and are drawn to narratives exploring human struggles and existential questions through art.
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Gods' Man: A Novel in Woodcuts by Lynd Ward is one of the earliest American graphic novels, published in 1929, which utilizes a wordless narrative to convey its story through a series of woodcut illustrations.
Often compared to silent films due to its visual storytelling, the book was a significant influence on the development of the graphic novel genre in the United States.
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Lynd Ward's work in Gods' Man was influenced by the German Expressionist style and the work of Belgian artist Frans Masereel, who was known for his own graphic novels told through woodcuts.
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Novel • Fiction
2004
Adult
18+ years
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