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1884. Contains Volumes One and Two. Contents: The Sacrifice; The Italy of the Elizabethan Dramatists; The Out-Door Poetry; Symmetria Prisca; The Portrait of Art; The School of Boiardo; Mediaeval Love; and Epilogue.

Unsure of his real past or name, Finn O'Connor thinks he was born in Ireland and taken from his mother as a baby by a gypsy woman. As a toddler, an English woman then took him to London. About ten he fled to join a gang of boys who survived by their wits on the streets. Five years later, he was arrested for a minor crime and transported to The Colony of New South Wales for a 10-year term. In 1846 as transporting of criminals neared an end in NSW, he was moved to the infamous penitentiary at Port Arthur in Van Diemen's Land. On the day Finn received his papers of freedom an accidental meeting brought him into contact with 20-year-old Esther Blythe. Born in Surrey, England, genteel Esther is kind and caring. As a 4-year-old her parents brought her to Van Diemen's Land where her Papa, a doctor, took on the task of providing medical aid to the prisoners at the Port Arthur penitentiary and its surrounding area. Sadly, both parents were killed in an accident, leaving Esther with no option but to work as a governess/nursemaid. For reasons that even she did not comprehend, Esther took ex-convict Finn under her wing when they met outside the penitentiary hospital. Could be she saw a fellow lonely soul who simply wanted someone to have faith in him. Life seems to take a turn for perhaps the better from then on, but will these two lonely people overcome many obstacles to find the happiness they seek together as they face an uncertain future.

'A gorgeous historical novel about the legend of female poisoner Giulia Tofana, brimming with rich detail and intrigue.' C. J. COOKE, author of The Lighthouse WitchesRome, 1656In the shadowy backstreets of the Eternal City lies an apothecary - a place for women to take their heartbreaks and troubles. Herbs for childbirth. Tarot readings to tell their fortunes. An undetectable poison that can kill in four drops.Alongside her circle of female poisoners, Giulia Tofana dispenses her deadly potion to free the downtrodden women of the city from their abusive husbands.But even in a time of plague, it does not go unnoticed when the men of Rome begin to fall like flies.With a newly elected Pope hell-bent on ridding the city of heretics and witches, and the Holy Office of the Inquisition on her tail, Giulia is in more danger than ever. . .How far will she go for the women who need her help?_'An utterly captivating tale of poisoners and papal intrigue, this novel is a taut, thrilling and wholly immersive journey through Rome's underbelly. Kemp is an astonishingly talented storyteller, and her characters will linger long after you've finished reading.'NAOMI KELSEY, author of The Burnings

Francine Prose's life of Caravaggio evokes the genius of this great artist through a brilliant reading of his paintings. Caravaggio defied the aesthetic conventions of his time; his use of ordinary people, realistically portrayed?street boys, prostitutes, the poor, the aged?was a profound and revolutionary innovation that left its mark on generations of artists. His insistence on painting from nature, on rendering the emotional truth of experience, whether religious or secular, makes him an artist who speaks across the centuries to our own time.Born in 1571 near Milan, Michelangelo Merisi (da Caravaggio) moved to Rome when he was twenty-one years old. He became a brilliant and successful artist, protected by the influential Cardinal del Monte and other patrons. But he was also a man of the streets who couldn't seem to free himself from its brawls and vendettas. In 1606 he fled Rome, apparently after killing another man in a dispute. He spent his last years in exile, in Naples, Malta, and Sicily, at once celebrated for his art and tormented by his enemies. Through it all, he produced masterpieces of astonishing complexity and power. Eventually he received a pardon from the Pope, only to die, in mysterious circumstances, on the way back to Rome in 1610.Francine Prose presents the brief but tumultuous life of one of the greatest of all painters with passion and acute sensitivity.

In the third book of the Hot Winter Sun Series, Carey Westbrook is living a somewhat conventional life at Whitecliffe Hall, where he resides with his widowed half-sister, Audrina. One day, she compels him to employ a new maid, who appears at the home one cold November day, in desperate need of work. Carey readily agrees, giving little thought to the matter, but after coming face-to-face with Noelle, he realizes at once that this mysterious housemaid is not at all what she seems. Aware that a Jacobite uprising is underway, Carey is determined to discover Noelle's true identity, fearful that she may be a spy for those seeking to unseat England's queen and restore the house of Stuart. But as Carey slowly unravels the riddle that is Noelle's life-and falls in love with her in the process-he realizes she is not a criminal, nor is she involved in any political treachery. Rather, she has run from a past so frightening that it moves her to a place of mute terror when he relentlessly questions her one day. Deciding he must solve the mystery on his own or not at all, he uses every method available to reach the truth before some evil hand from the past reaches out to snatch her from his life. Without warning, Carey finds himself racing against time to uncover the myriad secrets buried at Noelle's former home. Secrets that could destroy his chance for a future with this enigmatic woman who loves him unswervingly, and whose love he refuses to live without.

Redreaming the Renaissance offers twelve essays that build on the pathbreaking work of Guido Ruggiero in blending history and literature. Within this volume, contributors take interdisciplinary approaches to examining not only belles lettres but also other forms of artful expression, bringing their fields into conversation and reflecting on the methodology needed to sustain and enrich this conversation.

Stroke by stroke, color by color, the past comes alive as a young woman in Lombardy, Italy trains to paint with the masters.Will her ambition be too much for them? Or will she secure her place in the world of Renaissance art, despite them?As Sofonisba struggles to make her name, the Spanish empire invades Italy.With Michelangelo as her mentor and her father as her champion, Sofonisba dreams of painting the Spanish King.In this novel of Royal intrigue and artistic toil, we see the soul of the painter come alive. We watch as Sofonisba struggles to realize her dreams against the backdrop of patriarchal Europe. When Royal tragedy unfolds, we learn the true strength of our heroine.Romance, hardship, bankruptcy, and a legacy of hundreds of paintings that still influence today's artists. An authentic story of what it was like to be a woman of ambition in the Renaissance. History comes dramatically alive as we journey through the Renaissance with Sofonisba Anguissola.This is her story.

The revelry after the victory at Yellow Ford could not mask the tragedy that followed. Seamus and Eunan were dealt a devastating blow. They were left with a grim determination to seek revenge by any means, even leading the rebellion against their oppressors.The Curse of Black Mountain hung over Seamus as his ultimate challenge lay ahead: returning to Munster where his clan had been decimated and family murdered, to reclaim what was stolen from him.Eunan, likewise, was determined to face these same forces-not only for vengeance, but to rescue the woman he loved.What awaited them when they arrived? Would the remains of the MacSheehy welcome Seamus back with open arms? Can Eunan protect himself from his adversaries or would they win and take his life?The Curse of Black Mountain is the fifth book in the epic Irish historical fiction Exiles series. Set during the Elizabethan wars in Ireland in the 1590s, it tells a story of Irish clans, their politics and fight for control, brimming with spies and intrigue, as well as a burning desire for rebellion against English rule. If you enjoy fast-paced action and adventure-based historical fiction, you'll love this book.Buy The Curse of Black Mountain today.

The explosive novel that confronts the Reformation's horror and heroism.It's 1563 and Europe teeters on a knife-edge. Catholics and Protestants are on the brink of a war so catastrophic that it will kill millions and rage for a hundred years. One voice cries out-pleading for peace and calling for tolerance.Will that voice be heard, or will it be silenced?Based on real-life characters and events, this historical novel tells the story of Sebastian Castellio, a brilliant theologian and ethicist, whose calls for religious tolerance and dialogue in the sixteenth century sparked a violent backlash from his one-time colleague and friend, the renowned Protestant Reformer John Calvin.

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1532 reist der holländische Maler Maarten van Heemskerck (1498-1574) von Haarlem nach Rom. Mit dem Zeichenstift in der Hand entdeckt er Antike und Renaissance. Seine faszinierenden Zeichnungen führen uns durch das Rom des 16. Jahrhunderts. Eine Reise in virtuosen Bildern durch die Zeit.Kolosseum - Forum Romanum - Kapitolsplatz: Er war überall. Als einer der ersten nordalpinen Künstler unternahm Maarten van Heemskerck eine reine Künstlerreise nach Italien. Seine Skizzen zeigen bewunderte antike Bau- und Bildwerke, aber auch die zeitgenössische Kunst Raffaels und Michelangelos. Der prächtige Band lädt ein, Van Heemskercks Zeichenpraxis, die römische Topographie und die sozialen Netzwerke des 16. Jahrhunderts sowie die spannende Restaurierungsgeschichte seines römischen Skizzenbuchs kennen zu lernen.

First Place, Chaucer Award for Early Historical FictionFinalist for INDIES Book of the YearIn 1534, Michelangelo is no longer safe in Florence. Pope Clement VII, his childhood friend, summons him to Rome not only to protect him from his enemies but also to demand he paint a masterpiece that will be the Medici Pope's legacy-the Last Judgment, a fresco for the altar wall of the Sistine Chapel. At the same moment, fate brings the celebrated but reclusive poet Vittoria Colonna to Rome to petition the pope as a favor to a dear friend. The two encounter each other briefly in the Vatican, and Michelangelo sketches from memory the enigmatic beauty of the poet's face. When she sees the drawing, she recognizes in the artist the kindred spirit she has found elusive throughout the course of her turbulent life. This fleeting moment is the foundation of a profound relationship between the two artists that feeds both their creativity and their need for connection in the midst of war-torn 16th century Italy.

"The Man Who Laughs: A Romance of English History" by Victor Hugo is a compelling historical novel set in 17th-century England. The narrative revolves around the character Gwynplaine, a young boy whose face is disfigured into a perpetual grin, following a traumatic event. As he grows up, Gwynplaine navigates the complexities of society, grappling with issues of identity, love, and social injustice. Hugo's poignant exploration of Gwynplaine's experiences delves into themes of societal prejudice, human resilience, and the quest for inner dignity. Through vivid and evocative storytelling, Hugo weaves a tale that reflects the challenges of the human condition and the struggle for compassion and understanding in a world marked by superficial judgments. "The Man Who Laughs" stands as a powerful testament to Hugo's mastery of narrative and his profound insights into the complexities of human emotion and societal dynamics.

"Not every emotion we feel, belongs to us." For no one is that more true than for those who hear the whispers of the past. Adelia Grey just happens to be one of those people.Adelia Grey would consider herself an unremarkable girl born into a remarkable family. Plagued by crippling anxiety in her mundane life, she finds herself compelled by the opportunity to spend a summer abroad, with her grandmother, in her apartments at Hampton Court Palace. As soon as she arrives, she finds that the dark chaos of her mind is only compounded by the rich history of the Tudor palace. Her summer of self-discovery is complicated further when she meets Daniel, an attractive young Oxford professor, who is spending the summer investigating the centuries-old mysterious death of Amy Robsart Dudley. With the help of Daniel and her eccentric grandmother, Adelia may just find that she holds a secret gift that may bring light to solving a mystery that has baffled historians for nearly 400 years.Dark Palace is the first installment in The Whispers Series.

Der Band ist die erste ausführliche Studie zum dominikanischen Drittorden im deutschsprachigen Raum des ausgehenden Mittelalters. Während die Forschung herausgearbeitet hatte, dass der Predigerorden seit 1405 über eine sogenannte Drittregel zur Integration von Lai:innen (z. B. Beginen) in den Orden verfügte, bestanden zu deren weiterer Geschichte Lücken, die durch die Arbeit geschlossen werden. Erstmals eingehend analysiert werden die Legitimierungsbemühungen, mit denen die Dominikaner ihre Drittregel propagierten, und die Einführung der Drittregel in Frauengemeinschaften mit Hinblick auf die agency der Frauen. Weiterhin wird mit dem Einsatz der Drittregel für klösterliche Dienstleute ein von der Forschung vernachlässigter Aspekt des dominikanischen Ordenslebens aufgezeigt. Zudem widmet sich die Studie der voranschreitenden, aber wenig geradlinigen "Verklösterlichung" des Drittordens. Der Drittorden wird als Teil komplexer Regulierungsprozesse in der religiösen Landschaft des Spätmittelalters gedeutet, die wenig stabil waren, weil die neu eingeführte Regel unter dem Eindruck neuer Probleme ihrerseits modifiziert wurde. Der Band ist von Interesse für alle, die zur Verbindung von Ordens-, Religions- und Sozialgeschichte forschen.

In this volume, we follow the coat of arms into situations and zones of contact. Since inception, communication has been in the very nature of the heraldic phenomenon. Hence its remarkable ability to adapt to the circumstances that, from the 15th century onwards, brought populations from all over the world into contact. Our overarching question serves as an attempt to learn more about the modalities of negotiation in contact zones. To what extent were local actors able to develop their own attitude towards invasive and invading colonizers and missionaries by adopting and transforming the European image form of the coat of arms? This departure point leads even further: to think of heraldic emblems as a visual instrument capable of establishing communication not only between different cultures, but also between different eras, and even between the human and divine spheres. The book's interdisciplinarity, the temporal breadth of the collected case studies, and the variety of methodological approaches reflect the dynamism and diversity of the topic itself.

Das Thema der Faulheit wird im Mittelalter und in der frühen Neuzeit anhand von Zeichnungen, Graphiken, Gemälden, Wandteppichen und Skulpturen behandelt, die zumeist im Zusammenhang der sieben Todsünden stehen. Sie entstammen der Hand von Künstlern wie Dürer, Cranach, Goltzius, Bruegel u.a. Oftmals handelt es sich dabei um Illustrationen zentraler Texte von Prudentius, Dante, Sebastian Brant und Christine de Pizan, die vor allem ein Ziel haben, nämlich die Trägen aufzuwecken. Damit steht Faulheit in einem sozialgeschichtlichen Kontext, welcher sowohl in der Analyse der Texte als auch durch die Deutung der Bilder herausgearbeitet wird. Letztere fügen den literarischen Vorlagen mit ihrem strengen didaktischen Impetus mitunter eine humorvoll-ironische Note hinzu. erstmalige monographische Beschreibung von Faulheit, Acedia und Müßiggang Darstellungen der Faulheit von bekannten und unbekannten Künstlern Analyse von bekannten und unbekannten Dichtungen zum Thema Faulheit

It has been said that, as human beings, we are hardwired to believe that objects speak to us. Lucas Steiner, Luke to his friends, is a PhD candidate at one of the larger universities. On his last term extension and running out of time to complete his dissertation, Luke comes to believe that a five-hundred-year-old unknown, and undocumented drawing is talking to him. He is surprised that no one else can hear it. He believes that this drawing is the work of Pieter Brueghel, The Elder.In his effort to prove the existence, establish the provenance, and make known to the world Brueghel's lost drawing, Luke will experience loss, separation, and conflict. Amid the morass of structured bureaucratic lethargy and the extreme animosity of a department superior, Luke will confront the persistent presence of a pernicious evil stemming back to 16th Century Belgium and the blood-stained legacy of the Duke of Alba-the Iron Duke.