La vita italiana durante la Rivoluzione francese e l'Impero Masi, Ernesto 1837-1908 creator text utu 2013 monographic it 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Vincenzo Monti (1754-1828)" by Ernesto Masi is a scholarly biography written during the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and works of the Italian poet Vincenzo Monti, emphasizing his significance in the evolution of Italian literature amidst the backdrop of the French Revolution and the subsequent political upheavals in Italy. The biography explores Monti's artistic development, his political allegiances, and the critical reception of his work over time. Masi presents Monti not just as a poet but as a cultural figure who reflected the complexities of his era, grappling with the changing tides of political thought and artistic expression. The narrative highlights his pivotal poems, especially "Bassvilliana," which became emblematic of Italian literature during the revolutionary period, while also navigating Monti's personal struggles, relationships, and his often contentious reputation among contemporaries. Through a blend of literary analysis and historical context, Masi provides a nuanced picture of Monti as both an individual and a voice of his generation, capturing the essence of an artist caught between tradition and modernity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-07-10 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Italy -- Civilization France -- History -- 1789-1815 Italy -- History -- 1789-1815 Italy -- Social conditions DG Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43180 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43180 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134005.0 43180