The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini

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"Among the vast number of men who have thought fit to write down the history of their own lives, three or four have achieved masterpieces which stand out preeminent: Saint Augustine hi his "Confessions," Samuel Pepys in his "Diary" Rousseau in his "Confessions." It is among these extraordinary documents, and unsurpassed by any of them, that the autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini takes its place..."

Genres biographyhistoryartnonfictionclassicsitalyautobiographymemoiritalian literature16th century

464 pages, Paperback

First published January 1,1558

This edition

Format: 464 pages, Paperback
Published: October 19, 2006 by Standard Pubns Inc
ISBN: 9781594624735
ASIN: 1594624739
Language: English

About the author

benvenuto cellini

Benvenuto Cellini was an Italian goldsmith, sculptor, and author. His best-known extant works include the Cellini Salt Cellar, the sculpture of Perseus with the Head of Medusa, and his autobiography, which has been described as "one of the most important documents of the 16th century".