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Explore More

Aging
Aging And Mortality
Alcoholism And Addiction
Alienation
Art
Art & Photography
Art And Creativity
Art And Culture
Artistic Expression And Creativity
Artistic Inspiration
Artistic Pursuits
Artistic Techniques
Arts
Arts & Literature
Cartooning
Creative Expression
Creative Inspiration
Creative Processes
Creative Writing
Creativity And Imagination
Crime And Punishment
Decorative Arts
Decorative Arts & Design
Existential Crisis
Graffiti & Street Art
Grief & Bereavement
Human Connection
Illustration
Isolation And Loneliness
Literary Fiction
Loneliness
Love And Desire
Love And Heartbreak
Love And Loss
Magical Realism
Memory And Nostalgia
Nature's Power
Nostalgia
Oil Painting
Painting
Paintings
Performing Arts
Portraiture
Regret
Sculpture
Self-Expression
Sexuality And Gender Identity
Short Stories
Surrealism
The American Dream
The Power Of Storytelling
Visual Arts
War And Its Aftermath

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The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
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Olga Dies Dreaming
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The Death of the Heart
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Arcadia
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Still Life
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Breakfast at Tiffany's
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Rose Madder
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Stephen King

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Hermann Hesse

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Ish
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Peter H. Reynolds

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The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book
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Jeff Kinney

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Matrix
Matrix
Lauren Groff

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The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush
Tomie dePaola

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No Man Is an Island
No Man Is an Island
Thomas Merton

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Bluebeard
Bluebeard
Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

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Journey
Journey
Aaron Becker

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Faith of the Fallen
Faith of the Fallen
Terry Goodkind

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Of Human Bondage
Of Human Bondage
W. Somerset Maugham

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The Garden of Eden
The Garden of Eden
Ernest Hemingway

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The Quilter's Apprentice
The Quilter's Apprentice
Jennifer Chiaverini

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Crush
Crush
Richard Siken

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The Magician's Assistant
The Magician's Assistant
Ann Patchett

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Red: A Crayon's Story
Red: A Crayon's Story
Michael Hall

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Common themes among these books on artistic expression include self-discovery, creativity, relationships, and personal growth. Many of the books explore the power of art to heal and transform individuals and communities. Love, loss, and identity are also recurring themes throughout the collection. Additionally, several books focus on the process of creating art or teaching others how to create.

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