Description
Paperback cover has some wear, creases and tears. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-loved copy of Benvenuto Cellini’s autobiography offers a rare glimpse into the life and times of one of the most renowned artists and personalities of the Italian Renaissance. Cellini’s vivid and often boastful accounts of his artistic triumphs, love affairs, and brushes with danger have captivated readers for centuries. As a goldsmith, sculptor, and writer, Cellini worked for popes and kings, and his memoir provides a firsthand account of the cultural and political intrigues of 16th-century Italy. This Penguin Classics edition, translated by George Bull, preserves Cellini’s distinctive voice and storytelling flair, making it a must-have for collectors and readers interested in Renaissance art, history, and literature. Despite its well-worn exterior, the clean pages and secure binding ensure that this copy can continue to transport readers to the vibrant world of Cellini’s Florence and Rome.
