The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci, the Forerunner: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci, the Forerunner is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Merezhkovsky, Dmitry Sergeyevich (1865–1941). The listed translation credits are Trench, Herbert (1865–1923).

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"The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci, the Forerunner" by Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky is a novel first published in 1900. Set during the Renaissance, it follows young artist Giovanni Beltraffio as he studies under the master Leonardo da Vinci, struggling to understand why he cannot match his teacher's genius. Against a backdrop of conflict and tragedy, the novel explores the era's re-emerging humanism and the resurrection of ancient values, contrasting the spirit of Antiquity with medieval darkness.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci, the Forerunner
• Author credits: Merezhkovsky, Dmitry Sergeyevich (1865–1941)
• Catalogue language: English
• Translator credits: Trench, Herbert (1865–1923)

Catalogue subjects

• Artists -- Fiction
• Biographical fiction
• Italy -- Fiction
• Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519 -- Fiction

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• Category: Historical Novels
• Category: Novels

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