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Autobiography, by Benvenuto Cellini

Harvard Classics
Harvard Classics
Episode • Dec 10, 2021 • 21m

Taking offense at a soldier who made advances toward his favorite lady, Cellini jumped from the window, knife in hand, to avenge himself. This incident was recorded with characteristic conceit by Cellini in his amazing diary. (Volume 31, Harvard Classics)

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