The Altoviti Aphrodite (1920)

By Welles Bosworth, Charles 1848-1935 De Kay, John D. 1839-1937 Rockefeller, et al.

Book Overview

The Altoviti Aphrodite is a novel written by Charles De Kay and published in 1920. The story follows the life of the titular character, Altoviti, who is a young Italian sculptor living in Florence during the Renaissance era. Altoviti is known for his talent in creating sculptures of the goddess Aphrodite, which are highly sought after by wealthy patrons.The novel explores Altoviti's artistic journey as he navigates the competitive world of Renaissance art and deals with personal struggles such as love, loss, and betrayal. Along the way, he meets various historical figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Savonarola.The Altoviti Aphrodite is a richly detailed historical fiction that immerses readers in the vibrant world of Renaissance Florence. It is a compelling tale of passion, art, and ambition that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and art enthusiasts alike.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: 1120722772
• ISBN13: 9781120722775
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"