The Agony and the Ecstasy
About this book
Mr. Stone gives his signature style and thought to this story of Michelangelo. He points out often in this book that Michelangelo, before beginning a work, asks what it is he is trying to capture in the moment of his painting, sculpture, or poem. So it is with Mr. Stone. He wants to portray, as close as he can find, the moments of the life of this artist. What shaped him, what he loved, what (and whom) he hated. At the moments Stone writes of. A great book, and one I hope to read again.
Reader Profile
4.1/5 · 99309 readers · 664 pages · ≈ 12 h 18 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Agony and the Ecstasy?
About ≈ 12 h 18 m — 664 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Agony and the Ecstasy?
664 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Agony and the Ecstasy?
It sits on the Biography & Memoir, History, Fiction shelves.
Has The Agony and the Ecstasy been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965).
Is The Agony and the Ecstasy in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in The Agony and the Ecstasy?
The main characters include Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), Michelangelo Buonarroti, 1475-1564.
Where does The Agony and the Ecstasy take place?
It is set in Italy.
Who wrote The Agony and the Ecstasy?
Irving Stone.