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100 1 _aCellini, Benvenuto,
_d1500-1571
245 1 4 _aThe Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aThese are 7- and 8-bit ASCII versions, and 7clln10h.htm and .zip is HTML
500 _aRelease date is 2003-05-01
508 _aThis etext was produced by Norman Wolcott.
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCellini, Benvenuto, 1500-1571
653 _aSculptors -- Italy -- Biography
700 1 _aSymonds, John Addington,
_d1840-1893
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4028
999 _c46074
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