Deadly Lily: Cellini's Autobiography

Author: Benvenuto Cellini
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: This autobiography narrates the remarkable events in Cellini's life from his birth to 1562, covering six decades of his experiences. Cellini's life was filled with hardships and extraordinary adventures. As we read this book, we not only hear him recount his thrilling experiences but also gain insight into the life of Italy during the Renaissance, a crucial period in human history, particularly the inner workings and historical events involving the heads of the ruling class—popes, dukes, cardinals, and others. Cellini witnessed or participated in many of these events himself. The great French composer Hector Berlioz created an opera titled "Benvenuto Cellini" after reading this autobiography.