Three wordless novels by a master, told in 206 Expressionistic woodcuts: "The Sun," a struggle with destiny; "The Idea," a concept's triumph over suppression; and "Story Without Words," a poignant romance.
Frans Masereel was an acclaimed Belgian painter and one of the most recognized woodcut artists of the 20th century. He illustrated the works of such literary greats as Oscar Wilde, Emile Zola, and Leo Tolstoy, but his wordless graphic novels are considered to be his greatest legacy.
