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Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519 -- Fiction Books
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Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky
The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci, the Forerunner
"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.
Paul Alexander Bartlett
Voices from the Past
"Voices from the Past" by Paul Alexander Bartlett is a collection of independent historical novels written in the early 21st century. The volume presents a unique narrative through the journals of five iconic figures: Sappho of Lesbos, Jesus, Leonardo da Vinci, Shakespeare, and Abraham Lincoln. Each story allows readers to delve into the inner lives and thoughts of these historical giants, creating a bridge to worlds long lost to time. The opening of the work introduces Sappho's Journal, where we are immersed in the life of Sappho, depicted as a complex, poetic soul grappling with solitude, love, and the impacts of war on her life and relationships. Against the backdrop of Mytilene, she reflects on her emotional turmoil, her love for Alcaeus, and her relationships with her girls, offering insights into her desire for connection and the struggles she faces as a woman in a turbulent era. The narrative captures her vivid surroundings and evokes a rich sense of life, blending her personal reflections and poetic sensibilities with her interactions, ultimately engaging the reader in her vividly troubled existence.
Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky
Le Roman de Léonard de Vinci: La résurrection des Dieux
"Le Roman de Léonard de Vinci: La résurrection des Dieux" by Merezhkovsky is a historical novel published in 1901. The work centers on the life of Leonardo da Vinci during the Renaissance, exploring the era's contradictions between medieval monasticism and emerging humanist values. As the second part of a trilogy, the novel develops the author's vision of history as a struggle between the religion of spirit and the religion of flesh, while standing fully autonomous in its portrayal of the Italian humanist's life and times.
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