Муки и радости

Муки и радости by Ирвинг Стоун tells the story of Michelangelo. It covers his life and work in the Renaissance. He carved statues, painted, and wrote poems. He made David and the Sistine Chapel frescoes, or wall paintings.

He gains fame and wealth but faces foes. His rivals are hostile. Harsh critics attack him on grounds of faith. His private life sparks scandal. His art can shock.

The book shows how making art can clash with self-destruction. It asks what keeps him going through each new trial. His welfare rests on the whims of powerful church patrons.

This paperback is in Russian. It has 1,024 pages and dates from 2025.