The Court Of Lucifer: A Tale Of The Renaissance (1910)

By Nathan Gallizier

Book Overview

The Court of Lucifer: A Tale of the Renaissance is a novel written by Nathan Gallizier and published in 1910. The story is set in the Renaissance era and revolves around the life of a young Italian artist, Giovanni Bellini, who is caught between his passion for art and his loyalty to the Church. Giovanni is a talented painter who dreams of creating masterpieces that will be remembered for centuries. However, his ambitions are hindered by the strict religious laws of the time, which prohibit the portrayal of human figures in art. As Giovanni struggles to find his place in the world, he is introduced to a mysterious society known as the Court of Lucifer. This group of artists, writers, and thinkers is dedicated to challenging the traditional beliefs of the Church and promoting free expression in all forms of art. Giovanni is immediately drawn to the Court and its charismatic leader, a woman known only as ""Lucifer."" Under her guidance, he begins to explore new artistic styles and techniques, pushing the boundaries of what is considered acceptable in the eyes of the Church. However, as Giovanni becomes more involved with the Court, he begins to question their true motives and the consequences of their actions. He must decide whether to continue down the path of rebellion or return to the safety of his former life. The Court of Lucifer: A Tale of the Renaissance is a thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of art, religion, and individualism during a time of great change in European 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: 1166203565
• ISBN13: 9781166203566
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 490 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"