Cellini, Benvenuto
My Life (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199555314
- author:
- Cellini, Benvenuto
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
- Genre:
- Biographies & True Stories
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Benvenuto Cellini's autobiography is a vivid and enthralling account of sixteenth-century Italy and France, written with the verve of a novel. A renowned sculptor and goldsmith, Cellini's life was marked by both artistic genius and personal turmoil.
The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Renaissance Florence and the Medici family, as well as Cellini's own experiences as a patron of popes and kings. This new translation captures the freshness and vivacity of the original, making it an ideal choice for anyone interested in history, art, or biography.
Published by Oxford World's Classics, this edition features expert introductions, helpful notes, and up-to-date bibliographies to provide a comprehensive reading experience.
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