Publisher's Synopsis
The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci by Dmitri Merejkowski is a biographical novel that tells the story of the life of the famous Italian artist, inventor, and scientist, Leonardo da Vinci. The book is set in the Renaissance period and follows the life of da Vinci from his childhood in Florence to his old age in France. The novel is divided into three parts, each one focusing on a different period of da Vinci's life. In the first part, we see da Vinci as a young man, struggling to find his place in the world and trying to make a name for himself as an artist. The second part follows da Vinci as he becomes more successful and gains the patronage of powerful figures such as the Medici family and the Duke of Milan. The final part of the book takes place in France, where da Vinci spends his last years under the patronage of King Francis I. Here, he continues to work on his art and inventions, but also faces the challenges of old age and declining health. Throughout the novel, Merejkowski weaves together historical facts with fictional elements, creating a vivid and engaging portrait of da Vinci's life and times. The book also explores da Vinci's personal relationships, including his close friendship with the philosopher and writer, Niccol������ Machiavelli, and his complex relationship with his apprentice and lover, Salai. Overall, The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci is a fascinating and well-researched novel that brings to life one of the most iconic figures of the Renaissance period.This book is incomparable in the magic power of evoking startlingly vivid pictures of the Middle Ages. It is a gorgeous pageant, full of pomp and magnificence. Here and there the reader is given a glimpse into the mortal and humble frailties and exigencies behind the grandeur. This work is a fabulous historical novel that is full of a sly, crisp humor and contains some portions which are veritable poems in prose.#This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
