For This My Glory

For This My Glory is a historical fiction novel written by Paul Bailey. The story is set in the mid-16th century and follows the life of the Italian Renaissance artist, Benvenuto Cellini. The book is divided into three parts, each detailing a different period in Cellini's life.The first part of the book focuses on Cellini's early years as a young artist in Florence. It describes his apprenticeship with the goldsmith, Francesco Castoro, and his introduction to the world of art and politics in the city.The second part of the book covers Cellini's time in Rome, where he worked for Pope Clement VII and created some of his most famous works, including the Perseus statue. The book also delves into Cellini's personal life, including his relationships with women and his run-ins with the law.The final part of the book details Cellini's later years, including his time in Paris and his return to Florence. It also explores his final masterpiece, the bronze crucifix for the Duomo in Florence.Throughout the book, Bailey brings Cellini's world to life with vivid descriptions of the art, architecture, and politics of the time. The novel also explores themes of love, ambition, and the struggle for artistic expression in a world dominated by power and politics. Overall, For This My Glory is a richly detailed and engaging portrait of one of the most celebrated artists of the Renaissance.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.