The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini by Benvenuto Cellini
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"The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini" by Benvenuto Cellini is a historical account written during the mid-16th century. This fascinating narrative chronicles the life of Benvenuto Cellini, a renowned Italian goldsmith, sculptor, and musician, detailing his artistic achievements, personal experiences, and the tumultuous events he faced throughout his life in Italy and France. The opening of the autobiography sets the stage for Cellini's reflections on his life, beginning with his assertion that all
individuals of merit should document their life stories. He provides insight into his lineage and background, introducing us to his family and early influences that shaped his artistic ambitions. The narrative vividly encapsulates the richness of the Renaissance period, touching on his childhood experiences, the turbulent social landscape of his era, and his initial forays into the world of goldsmithing. As he shares the tale of his life, Cellini establishes a tone of pride and introspection, inviting readers into the mind of a passionate artist driven by both talent and an unyielding spirit amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cellini, Benvenuto, 1500-1571 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Symonds, John Addington, 1840-1893 |
| Title | The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini |
| Note | These are 7- and 8-bit ASCII versions, and 7clln10h.htm and .zip is HTML |
| Credits | This etext was produced by Norman Wolcott. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NB: Fine Arts: Sculpture |
| Subject | Cellini, Benvenuto, 1500-1571 |
| Subject | Sculptors -- Italy -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4028 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-04028-8 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 851 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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