TY  - BOOK
AU  - Lord,John
TI  - Beacon Lights of History, Volume 3 part 2: Renaissance and Reformation
AV  - D 
PY  - 1998///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - History
N1  - Release date is 1998-10-01; This etext was prepared by Donald Lainson; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Beacon Lights of History, Volume 3 Part 2: Renaissance and Reformation" by John Lord is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The text explores the significant cultural and intellectual transformations that marked the Renaissance and Reformation periods, highlighting key figures such as Dante, Chaucer, Columbus, and reformers like Luther and Calvin. Lord provides insight into how these individuals and events shaped modern thought, literature, and society.  The opening of the work delves into the life and influence of Dante, offering an analysis of his poetic genius and the societal conditions that influenced his work. Lord portrays Dante as a product of a turbulent era, whose personal struggles and relationships, particularly with Beatrice, fueled his creative genius. The text emphasizes the profound emotional and intellectual depth of Dante's "Divine Comedy," positioning it as a pivotal contribution to Western literature. Additionally, Lord reflects on Dante’s moral wisdom and the historical context of medieval Italy, setting the stage for a broader examination of the Renaissance and its pivotal figures as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1499
ER  -