by Sophie Chauveau · Gallimard · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782070306817
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«La passion Lippi» is the historical novel by Sophie Chauveau, published by Gallimard in paperback (482 pages, in French).
Florence, 1414: a child prodigy is discovered by Cosimo de' Medici. Fra Filippo Lippi, future master of Botticelli, monk and libertine, creates sublime madonnas inspired by the women of Florence's brothels, defies the pope and causes scandals. A childhood secret marks his life, while his work changes the social status of the artist.
First instalment of the trilogy «Le siècle de Florence», continued with «Le rêve Botticelli» and «L'obsession Vinci». Sophie Chauveau spent four years researching to write the novel.
A novel for those who enjoy historical fiction and fictionalised biographies of artists, especially of the Italian Renaissance.
