An Episode In The Life Of Guido Reni (1874)

Book Overview

""An Episode In The Life Of Guido Reni"" is a historical novel written by Gertrude Grey and published in 1874. The book follows the life of the famous Italian painter, Guido Reni, during the 17th century. The story is set in Rome, where Reni lived and worked, and focuses on a particular episode in his life. The novel begins with Reni's early life and his apprenticeship under the famous painter, Annibale Carracci. It then follows his rise to fame as a painter and his interactions with other artists and patrons in Rome. The main focus of the book, however, is a love affair between Reni and a young woman named Beatrice Cenci. Beatrice is a beautiful and intelligent woman who captures Reni's heart. However, their love is forbidden, as Beatrice is already engaged to another man. The novel explores the difficulties and challenges that the couple face as they try to navigate their forbidden love. Throughout the book, Grey weaves in historical details and vivid descriptions of Renaissance Rome. The novel provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of Italy's most famous painters and the social and cultural context in which he lived. Overall, ""An Episode In The Life Of Guido Reni"" is a beautifully written historical novel that will appeal to lovers of art, history, and romance.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436770734
• ISBN13: 9781436770736
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"