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The Agony and the Ecstasy: A Biographical Novel of Michelangelo Classics_Gift_Guide and the uncanny ability ofIrving Stones classic biographical novel of Michelangelothe #1 New York Times bestseller in which both the artist and the man are brought to vivid, captivating life. His timethe turbulent Renaissance, the years of poisoning princes, warring Popes, and the all powerful de'Medici family His lovesthe frail and lovely daughter of Lorenzo de'Medici, the ardent mistress of Marco Aldovrandi, and his last love, his greatest lovethe beautiful, unhappy Vittoria