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The Romance of Leonardo Da Vinci: The Gods Resurgent
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025957371
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 614
Weight: 2.27
Height: 1.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Romance of Leonardo Da Vinci: The Gods Resurgent is a sweeping historical novel that offers a profound exploration of one of history's greatest minds. Written by Dmitri Merejkowski, this work serves as a pivotal entry in his acclaimed Christ and Antichrist trilogy, focusing on the tumultuous period of the Italian Renaissance. The narrative brings to life the multifaceted genius of Leonardo da Vinci, portraying him not just as a legendary painter and engineer, but as a man caught between the waning shadow of the Middle Ages and the dawn of modern scientific inquiry.
Through rich prose and meticulous historical detail, the novel captures the vibrant atmosphere of 15th and 16th-century Italy. Readers follow Leonardo through the courts of powerful patrons, including Ludovico Sforza and Cesare Borgia, while witnessing the creation of world-renowned masterpieces. Beyond the biography, Merejkowski delves into the philosophical conflict between the spiritual traditions of the past and the resurging classical ideals of the pagan world. The Romance of Leonardo Da Vinci: The Gods Resurgent remains an essential literary portrait of an era defined by intellectual upheaval, political intrigue, and unparalleled artistic achievement.
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