Life, Letters, and Poetry (Oxford World's Classics)

Life, Letters, and Poetry (Oxford World's Classics)

Michelangelo was, apart from being a sculptor, architect, and painter of genius, a poet and letter-writer of remarkable accomplishment. George Bull, a distinguished translator of many Italian classics, has brought his skill and experience to bear on translating this new selection of Michelangelo's letters and poetry, as well as the <em>Life</em>, the biography written by Michelangelo's pupil Ascanio Condivi.<br><br><strong>About the Series: </strong>For over 100 years<strong> Oxford World's Classics</strong> has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.<br>