Curated by: Yelena Gordiyenko
This list includes works of fiction, prose, and nonfiction that explore the transformative role of art in our lives. These works cover various time periods, represent voices from multiple geographic areas, and feature authors, narrators and protagonists of different genders, ages, nationalities, and walks of life. What they all have in common are stories of how art can transform and inspire us.
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