Romance Of Leonardo Da Vinci: The Forerunner (1903)

""The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci: The Forerunner"" is a historical novel written by Dimitri Merejkowski and originally published in 1903. The book is a fictionalized account of the life of Leonardo da Vinci, the famous Italian Renaissance artist, inventor, and polymath. The novel begins with a prologue set in the 16th century, where a group of scholars discovers a manuscript written by Leonardo da Vinci. The manuscript tells the story of his life, from his birth in the small town of Vinci to his apprenticeship in Florence and his later years in Milan, Rome, and France. Throughout the novel, Merejkowski portrays Leonardo as a complex and multi-faceted character, with a deep interest in science, art, and philosophy. Leonardo's relationships with other historical figures, such as Lorenzo de' Medici, Cesare Borgia, and Francis I of France, are also explored in detail. The novel also delves into Leonardo's personal life, including his relationships with his parents, his apprentices, and his lovers. Merejkowski portrays Leonardo as a man who struggled with his own sexuality and was torn between his desire for physical love and his dedication to his art and science. Overall, ""The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci: The Forerunner"" is a richly detailed and vividly imagined portrait of one of the most fascinating figures in history. Merejkowski's novel offers a unique and compelling perspective on Leonardo's life and legacy, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the Renaissance, art, or science.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.