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The autobiographical work reveals the life of Vittorio Alfieri, an influential Italian dramatist and poet born into nobility in 1749. It chronicles his childhood in Turin, classical education, and transformative travels across Europe during the Enlightenment. Alfieri's literary career flourished as he wrote plays and poetry advocating freedom and democracy, often critiquing authority. The memoir also explores his personal struggles, including complex family dynamics and health issues. This account offers valuable insights into the Italian Enlightenment and Alfieri's significant literary contributions.
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Memoirs Of The Life And Writings Of Vittorio Alfieri (1821), Vittorio Alfieri, Charles Lloyd
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Memoirs Of The Life And Writings Of Vittorio Alfieri (1821)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Vittorio Alfieri, Charles Lloyd
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 228
- ISBN13
- 9781104146047
- Category
- World history
- Description
- The autobiographical work reveals the life of Vittorio Alfieri, an influential Italian dramatist and poet born into nobility in 1749. It chronicles his childhood in Turin, classical education, and transformative travels across Europe during the Enlightenment. Alfieri's literary career flourished as he wrote plays and poetry advocating freedom and democracy, often critiquing authority. The memoir also explores his personal struggles, including complex family dynamics and health issues. This account offers valuable insights into the Italian Enlightenment and Alfieri's significant literary contributions.