<human>:  What is the history of the book of Kells?
<bot>: The Book of Kells is a illuminated manuscript of the four Gospels in Latin. It is believed to have been written and illustrated by monks in the 9th century AD. It is named after the Abbey of Kells in County Meath, Ireland, where it has been kept since 1654. The style and artwork of the manuscript is strongly influenced by Insular art and has been compared to works like the Irish High Crosses. The most notable decorations are the decorated pages of the four Evangelist symbols and the decorative initials found throughout the text. It is seen by many as one of the most important and beautiful manuscripts in the world and is sometimes referred to as the world’s most beautiful book.