Michelangelo's statue of David is renowned all over the world. Thousands flock to Florence to admire the artistry behind this Renaissance masterpiece, and to admire the beauty of the human form captured in the marble. But the identity of the model for this statue that has been so revered for over five hundred years has been lost ...In this epic story Mary Hoffman uses her persuasive narrative skills to imagine the story of Gabriele, an eighteen-year-old who, by becoming Michelangelo's model, finds himself drawn into a world of spies, politicking, sabotage and murder. Set against the backdrop of Florence, this is a rich, colourful and thrilling tale.
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An epic story of art, passion and danger set in turbulent sixteenth-century Florence
Teens will find enlightenment, and much to enjoy, in Mary Hoffman's marble-veined novel David ... This is a meaty, satisfying piece of work, astute and convincing The Telegraph David brings a sexy immediacy to the creation of a sculptural marvel Financial Times Mary Hoffman captures all the energy and excitement of the Italian Renaissance as she brings Michelangelo's David down from his pedestal to walk the streets of Florence as a flesh-and-blood stonemason. A thrilling story of dangerous rivalries in art, love and politics, with one of the world's greatest masterpieces at its heart Ross King Mary Hoffman has written an elegant novel which is totally believable, witty, and hard to put down Daily Mail
Les mer
An epic story of art, passion and danger set in turbulent sixteenth-century Florence
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781408800515
Publisert
2012-05-15
Utgiver
Vendor
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Vekt
202 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Aldersnivå
Y, 03
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
288
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