by Irving Stone · Salamandra · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788478881031
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The Agony and the Ecstasy is a biographical novel written by Irving Stone that tells the life of Michelangelo Buonarroti, the Renaissance genius behind masterpieces such as David, the Pietà and the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel. The novel explores Michelangelo's intense dedication to art, his pursuit of perfection, and the personal and professional conflicts he faced throughout his life. From his beginnings as an apprentice in Florence to his consecration as chief architect of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, the work offers a deep vision of the life and legacy of one of the greatest artists in history.
Irving Stone was an American writer, chiefly known for his biographical novels of noted artists, politicians, and intellectuals. Among the best known are Lust for Life (1934), about the life of Vincent van Gogh, and The Agony and the Ecstasy (1961), about Michelangelo.
