The — Lives Of The Artists (oxford World's Classics)

Reviewers note that while the sentences can be long and "eloquent," they capture the "chatty" and humorous spirit of the original 16th-century text.

Unlike the multi-volume complete sets, this single-volume Oxford World's Classics version is easy to carry while traveling through Italy. Potential Drawbacks The Lives of the Artists (Oxford World's Classics)

A selection of 36 essential biographies (abridged from the original 200+). Reviewers note that while the sentences can be

This edition of is widely considered the gold standard for students and art enthusiasts because it balances readable prose with heavy-duty scholarship. Quick Summary Translators: Julia Conaway Bondanella and Peter Bondanella. The Lives of the Artists (Oxford World's Classics)