Andrea Alciati And His Books Of Emblems - Henry Green - Bog

Andrea Alciati and His Books of Emblems: A Biographical and Bibliographical (1872) by Henry Green is a comprehensive analysis of the life and works of Andrea Alciati, a renowned Italian jurist and writer of the Renaissance period. The book provides a detailed account of Alciati's life, including his education, career, and personal relationships. It also examines his literary works, particularly his emblem books, which were immensely popular during the Renaissance.The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a biographical study of Alciati, which includes a discussion of his early life in Italy, his education, his career as a lawyer, and his involvement in politics. The second part of the book is a bibliographical study of Alciati's emblem books, which were published between 1531 and 1551. The author provides a detailed analysis of each book, including its content, structure, and illustrations.The book is written in a scholarly style and is intended for readers with a background in Renaissance literature and history. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Italian Renaissance literature, as well as for anyone interested in the life and works of Andrea Alciati. The book includes a bibliography and an index, making it a useful reference tool for further research.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.