IL Paradiso Degli Alberti, Vol. 1: Ritrovi e Ragionamenti del 1389; Romanza; Parte 2 (Classic Reprint) (Italian Edition) - Hardcover

Giovanni Da Prato

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 036600042X ISBN 13: 9780366000425

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book introduces readers to a selection of literary works from the Italian Middle Ages, including poems, novellas, and an epistolary exchange between famed humanist Coluccio Salutati, his associates, and the philosopher Antonio Loschi. These texts explore the literary, cultural, and philosophical exchanges that shaped the tumultuous transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The author guides readers through a burgeoning literary scene, exploring its classical influences, the rise of humanism, and its influence on thinkers and writers who would come to shape the Renaissance. Along the way, the author explores the tensions between traditional religious views, the pursuit of scientific knowledge, and the clashes between different factions within the intellectual community. By examining these primary sources, this book offers insights into a critical period of intellectual and cultural evolution.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: Italian
• ISBN 10: 036600042X
• ISBN 13: 9780366000425
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 458