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Leonardo
Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky
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Description for Leonardo
Paperback. An unjustly forgotten masterpiece of Russian literature that inspired one of Freud's most important essays, Leonardo also offers an illuminating snapshot of the society of the period - beset with intrigue and religious and social tension. Translator(s): Avsey, Ignat. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: FC; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 198 x 40. Weight in Grams: 546.
This evocative account of the life of the Renaissance’s greatest figure traces Leonardo’s early development as an artist and court figure to his final years in exile, portraying his loves and sufferings, as well as his intellectual curiosity and tireless loyalty to his ideals. But it is the background to his famous painting La Gioconda and his relationship with the mysterious Florentine woman who modelled for it that are at the heart of the novel – here presented for the first time in an unabridged translation. The result is an engrossing and unforgettable read. An unjustly forgotten masterpiece of ... Read more
This evocative account of the life of the Renaissance’s greatest figure traces Leonardo’s early development as an artist and court figure to his final years in exile, portraying his loves and sufferings, as well as his intellectual curiosity and tireless loyalty to his ideals. But it is the background to his famous painting La Gioconda and his relationship with the mysterious Florentine woman who modelled for it that are at the heart of the novel – here presented for the first time in an unabridged translation. The result is an engrossing and unforgettable read. An unjustly forgotten masterpiece of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Alma Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
300
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
672
Place of Publication
Richmond, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847493064
SKU
V9781847493064
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About Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky
Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky (1865–1941) was a Russian novelist and poet who helped found the Symbolist movement and was a major figure of the Silver Age of Russian Poetry. He was twice forced into political exile, but continued publishing novels and became a prominent critic of his native country.
Reviews for Leonardo
We are given a rare insight into what is probably the nearest anyone has come to Leonardo's character.
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