The Sculptured Courtesan

By Ben Field

Book Overview

The Sculptured Courtesan is a historical fiction novel written by Ben Field. The book is set in 16th century Florence, Italy, and tells the story of a young woman named Giulia who is forced into a life of prostitution after her father's death. Despite her circumstances, Giulia is determined to rise above her station and become a respected member of society. She catches the eye of a wealthy art collector who commissions a sculptor to create a statue of her. As the statue gains fame and Giulia's reputation grows, she must navigate the dangerous politics of Renaissance Florence and the treacherous world of courtesans. The novel explores themes of power, ambition, and the role of women in society. With vivid descriptions of Renaissance art and culture, The Sculptured Courtesan is a compelling tale of one woman's journey to find her place in the world.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: 1419152807
• ISBN13: 9781419152801
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"