Benvenuto Cellini
The autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini, a 16th-century Italian goldsmith and sculptor, is presented in a fictionalized form. The narrative follows Cellini's life from his childhood to his adulthood, focusing on his artistic career, personal struggles, and tumultuous relationships. Throughout the book, Cellini's character is portrayed as passionate, arrogant, and hot-tempered, often finding himself in trouble due to his impulsive behavior.
By Edward Everett Hale · First published 1888 · Genre: Biography, Autobiography, Historical · 8,616 words
First lines
"Now we will leave the fairy tales," said Uncle Fritz, "and begin on modern times."
"Modern times means since 1492," said Alice, -- "the only date in history I am quite sure of, excepting 1866."
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Benvenuto Cellini is listed on Textopian as a novella by Edward Everett Hale, dated 1888 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Edward Everett Hale
- Date: 1888 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, Autobiography, Historical, Art, Non-fiction
- Length: 8,616 words
- Structure: 1 section, 80 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — The book is a detailed account of the life and works of Benvenuto Cellini.
- Autobiography — It includes first-person narratives and personal experiences of Cellini.
- Historical — The book provides historical context and events from the Renaissance period.
- Art — Focuses on Cellini's contributions to sculpture and goldsmithing.
Tags
Autobiography · Renaissance · Italian History · Artisan · Goldsmith · Sculptor · Artist · Memoir · Biographical Fiction · Historical Fiction · 16th Century · Florence