Renaissance In Italy, Part 2 - John Addington Symonds - Bog

Renaissance in Italy, Part 2: Italian Literature is a book written by John Addington Symonds and published in 1898. It is a comprehensive analysis of Italian literature during the Renaissance period. The book is divided into four parts, each exploring a different aspect of Italian literature during this time. The first part discusses the origins of Italian literature and the development of the Italian language. The second part focuses on the poetry of the Renaissance, including the works of Petrarch, Boccaccio, and Dante. The third part examines the prose literature of the period, including the works of Machiavelli, Castiglione, and Guicciardini. The final part explores the drama and theater of the Renaissance, including the works of Shakespeare and his Italian contemporaries. Throughout the book, Symonds provides historical context and analysis of the literary works, as well as insights into the cultural and intellectual climate of Renaissance Italy. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in Italian literature, Renaissance history, or the cultural and intellectual history of Europe.In Two Parts.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.