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A lush and compelling tale of royal intrigue and artistic longing, set in the sixteenth-century Spanish court. A sweeping triumph: The Creation of Eve is based on the true but little-known story of Sofonisba Anguissola, the first renowned female portraitist of the Renaissance. After a... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Sofonisba Anguissola (Sofi): Renowned female artist of the Renaissance, who became a lady-in-waiting and painting instructor to Elisabeth, Queen of Spain
- Francesca: Sofi's handmaiden
- King Phillipe of Spain: Add a description of this character.
- Elisabeth: Daughter of Henri II of France, wife of Phillipe of Spain.
- Don Juan, Don Alessandro, and Don Carlos: Men of the Court
- Michelangelo Buonarroti: Famous artist and mentor to Sofi.
First Sentence edit
In the time it takes to pluck a hen, I have ruined myself.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Lynn Cullen (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Putnam
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 0399156100
Page Count: 400
Publisher: Putnam
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 0399156100
Page Count: 400
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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