to his life and an exploration of the values and principles that guided his work. The opening of the memoir establishes Giovanni Duprè’s motivations for writing and provides insights into his early life and aspirations. He reflects on his childhood, marked by family struggles and his deep desire to pursue art despite his father's opposition. As Duprè recounts formative experiences, such as his attempts at drawing and woodwork, he vividly describes the pivotal moments that ignited his passion for sculpture. His longing to learn formal art is juxtaposed with the realities of his circumstances, shaping the narrative as he grapples with personal dissatisfaction and artistic ambition, ultimately laying the groundwork for his future endeavors as a sculptor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)