Irving Stone
AmericanHistorical FictionBiographyb. 1903 — d. 1989
Irving Stone (born Irving Tennenbaum) was an American writer best known for his pioneering work in the 'biographical novel' genre. He meticulously researched and fictionalized the lives of famous historical figures, artists, and intellectuals, including Vincent van Gogh in 'Lust for Life' and Michelangelo in 'The Agony and the Ecstasy'.
Awards
['Spur Award (1956)', 'Commonwealth Club of California Book Award (1961)', 'Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement (1971)', "Florentine Giglio d'Oro (1964)", 'Knight Commander of the Republic of Italy (1965)']
Notable Works
['Lust for Life', 'The Agony and the Ecstasy', 'The Passions of the Mind', 'The Origin', 'Love Is Eternal', 'Sailor on Horseback']
