The Sculptured Courtesan

By Ben Field

Book Overview

The Sculptured Courtesan is a historical fiction novel written by Ben Field. The story is set in 16th century Italy and follows the life of a young woman named Bianca Rosa. Born into a poor family, Bianca is forced to become a courtesan to survive. However, she is not content with her life and dreams of a better future. Bianca's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets the famous sculptor, Michelangelo. He is immediately struck by her beauty and invites her to become his model. Bianca seizes the opportunity and begins a new life as a muse and model for Michelangelo. As Bianca's relationship with Michelangelo deepens, she becomes embroiled in the political and social upheavals of the time. She must navigate the dangerous world of Renaissance Italy, where alliances are constantly shifting and betrayals are commonplace. The Sculptured Courtesan is a story of love, ambition, and betrayal. It offers a vivid portrayal of Renaissance Italy and the lives of the artists and courtesans who lived there. The novel is rich in historical detail and offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of art and politics during this tumultuous period in history.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: 1162797835
• ISBN13: 9781162797830
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"