Length1h 37m
About this audiobook
An idealistic painter in the heart of Rome spends years trying to capture the perfect Madonna on canvas, only to be paralyzed by his own high standards. His life becomes a tragic testament to the gap between divine inspiration and human execution. This story is a beautiful, melancholy reflection on the ultimate failure of the perfectionist.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.7 (320)
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length1 hr 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Madonna of the Future
2IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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