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100 1 _aLord, John,
_d1810-1894
245 1 0 _aBeacon Lights of History, Volume 3 part 2: Renaissance and Reformation
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1998
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1998-10-01
508 _aThis etext was prepared by Donald Lainson,
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistory
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1499
999 _c43615
_d43615