The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini (Part 1)

Benvenuto Cellini

⏱ 7 minItalian classic

Part 1 of 2. A Renaissance goldsmith's own tale of genius and violence: a salamander in the fire, jewels for the Pope, the Sack of Rome, a brother avenged with a dagger, and a broken-legged escape from the papal dungeon.

Listen to the whole of The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini (Part 1) in about 7 minutes — professionally narrated, with Apple-Music-style synced subtitles. One book free every day; Folio Premium unlocks the entire library.