White Figure, White Ground
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 First edition | |
| Author | Hugh Hood |
|---|---|
| Original title | White Figure, White Ground |
| Cover artist | Martin Handweiler |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Ryerson Press |
Publication date | 1964 |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 246 pages |
| Followed by | The Camera Always Lies |
White Figure, White Ground is the first novel by Canadian author Hugh Hood. It was first published in 1964 by Ryerson Press.[1] One of the main themes in the novel surrounds libertinism, as the main character attempts to distinguish between libertinism which he despises and an acknowledgment of his sexual being. The story is about a painter, Alexander McDonald heading for international fame returns to his childhood home in Nova Scotia to confront his memories through his painting.