ISBN: 9780243547975 - lodovico castelvetro (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the literary and cultural rebirth of Modena, Italy, during the 16th century. The author examines the city's transformation from a provincial backwater into a vibrant hub of intellectual activity, fueled by the patronage of noble families like the Rangoni and Molza. This cultural awakening saw the rise of prominent literary figures, including the humanist scholar Lodovico Castelvetro, the poets Francesco Maria Molza and Ersilia Cortese, and the historian Lodovico Antonio Muratori who would later become the father of Italian historiography. The author explores the interplay between these figures, their literary circles, and the city's broader social and political context. Through a meticulous examination of letters, chronicles, and other primary sources, this book sheds light on the intellectual ferment that characterized 16th-century Modena, a microcosm of the Italian Renaissance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…