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Focusing on the life of Torquato Tasso, this biographical account delves into the experiences of the influential 16th-century Italian poet. It examines Tasso's early life, education, relationships with patrons, and his battles with mental illness. The book also provides a critical analysis of his literary contributions, notably the epic poem "Jerusalem Delivered," while contextualizing his work within the political and cultural milieu of Renaissance Italy. This comprehensive study offers valuable insights into Tasso's impact on literature and his era.
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Life Of Torquato Tasso V1, John Black
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Life Of Torquato Tasso V1
- Subtitle
- With An Historical And Critical Account Of His Writings (1810)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Black
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 448
- ISBN13
- 9781437144307
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Focusing on the life of Torquato Tasso, this biographical account delves into the experiences of the influential 16th-century Italian poet. It examines Tasso's early life, education, relationships with patrons, and his battles with mental illness. The book also provides a critical analysis of his literary contributions, notably the epic poem "Jerusalem Delivered," while contextualizing his work within the political and cultural milieu of Renaissance Italy. This comprehensive study offers valuable insights into Tasso's impact on literature and his era.