Ascanio V1 (1903)

Ascanio V1 (1903) is a historical novel written by Alexandre Dumas. Set in the 16th century, the story follows the life of Ascanio, a young man who becomes a protege of the famous artist Benvenuto Cellini. Ascanio is a talented artist himself and quickly becomes Cellini's apprentice, learning the secrets of his trade and becoming a skilled craftsman. Along the way, Ascanio falls in love with a beautiful noblewoman named Colombe, but their love is threatened by the political turmoil of the era. Ascanio finds himself caught up in the power struggles of the French court, where he must navigate the treacherous waters of courtly intrigue to protect himself and those he loves. The novel is full of action, romance, and drama, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Renaissance art and politics.In Two Volumes.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.