The Painter and the Wild Swans by claude clément

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April 26,2025

A mix of whimsical and dark--this beautifully illustrated book emphasizes the importance of chasing one's dreams and the sacrifice it may entail. The story speaks to deeper things, but also exposes culture of Japan and exquisite illustration which mirrors this.

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Weebookey

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

April 26,2025

I bought this book because I was so taken with the illustrations and the story (which is remarkably deep and poignant). Although children will not get the deeper meaning, oh the beautiful poem at the end is in chinese (a friend of mine translated it)sums up the feeling of the book and it certainly will strike a chord in adults.

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Chrome_Falcon

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April 26,2025

A poignant story, gorgeous artwork, and a philosophical take on aesthetic experience -- what more can be wanted?

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callosum

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April 26,2025

یکی از عالی ترین کتابهای تصویری داستانی بود که تا الان خودم.. و چه تصویرگری ای داره این کتاب. هر کدوم از صفحه ها خودش یه تابلو هست.. و البته پیام داستان هم بسیار عرفانی و قشنگ بود.

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BlerdGirl

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April 26,2025

کتاب کوچیک ولی لذت بخشی که حس لطافتش تا ساعت ها همراه آدم میمونه.

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corruptedanpan

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April 26,2025

3.4

Readers have said this is a picture book for kids, but I believe it is more appropriate for adults. The art is beautiful and evocative, especially the transformation from nature to man and then later from man to nature. And it never hurts to be reminded that we are part of the natural world and that we need to appreciate the beauty around us as each and every day.

The Japanese script, a poem, is translated at the end of the book.

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