Autobiography
Autobiography by Benvenuto Cellini, published by National Geographic Books in November 1999, is a revised edition that spans 496 pages. This work presents the life of Cellini, a renowned Renaissance sculptor and goldsmith, who navigated the complex social and political landscapes of sixteenth-century Florence, Rome, and Paris. The narrative captures his experiences as both an admired artist and a controversial figure, revealing the intricacies of his relationships with powerful personalities of the time.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of the era, populated by a diverse cast including kings, cardinals, and commoners. Cellini’s autobiography offers insights into the manners and morals of his contemporaries, blending humor with sharp observations. The text serves as a historical document that reflects the tumultuous life of a craftsman who faced both persecution and acclaim, providing a unique perspective on the cultural dynamics of Italy during the Renaissance.
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Benvenuto Cellini was a celebrated Renaissance sculptor and goldsmith – a passionate craftsman who was admired and resented by the most powerful political and artistic personalities in sixteenth-century Florence, Rome and Paris. He was also a murderer and a braggart, a shameless adventurer who at different times experienced both papal persecution and imprisonment, and the adulation of the royal court. Inn-keepers and prostitutes, kings and cardinals, artists and soldiers rub shoulders in the pages of his notorious autobiography: a vivid portrait of the manners and morals of both the rulers of the day and of their subjects. Written with supreme powers of invective and an irrepressible sense of humour, this is an unrivalled glimpse into the palaces and prisons of the Italy of Michelangelo and the Medici.
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