Need a good love story....

[minoa]

Hi !

Any suggestions would be appreciated for a good romantic book to read, as inspiration for a painting I am working on...
I am looking for a love story which has elements of sadness & sensuality -

any input most welcome; I am new here - so thanks in advance !

[xuduoly]

《The Lover》 Marguerite Duras

[Veva]

The Lady of the Sea (Tristan and Isolde Novels) by Rosalind Miles

[minoa]

Thanks !

I will check these out.:)

[kelby_lake]

The Great Gatsby- lots of imagery, especially colours.

[lyni]

for something dramatic as well as romantic you could also read Orpheus and Eurydice.
good luck with the project.

[kelby_lake]

Yeah, that's a good idea :)

[ravilobo]

Love story - Erich Segal
The English patient
Gone with the wind

[minoa]

ooooo!

all wonderful reads- thanks!
I love The Great Gatsby -haunting story, and Greek Mythology I turn to again and again for inspiration - is "Orpheus and Eurydice" an actual book I wonder? or just look the myth up....
English Patient -beautifully written as well , haven't managed to finish "Gone with the Wind" but will try harder.

Well worth a read is "Possession" - A.S Byatt - This is a stunningly moving love story but much more as well...encompassing the Mermaid archytype; Darwinianism and feminist issues.

thanks for suggestions so far :)