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100 1 _aSymonds, John Addington,
_d1840-1893
245 1 0 _aRenaissance in Italy, Volume 4 (of 7) :
_bItalian Literature, Part 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-04-08
508 _aProduced by Ted Garvin, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Renaissance in Italy, Volume 4 (of 7)" by John Addington Symonds is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the rich tapestry of Italian literature that emerged during the Renaissance period, exploring its origins and development in relation to the social and political backdrop of Italy between the 14th and 16th centuries. The author adopts an analytical approach, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of how literature serves as a reflection of national character during this transformative era. The opening of the text sets the stage for an in-depth examination of Italian literature's evolution from the Medieval period through the Renaissance. Symonds outlines a chronological framework, dividing the literary history into three distinct sub-periods: the formation of Italian literature, the impact of humanist studies, and the subsequent revival of the vernacular in literary expression. He emphasizes the importance of understanding earlier influences, including Latin culture and the effects of political struggles, to fully grasp the emergence of a cohesive Italian identity and language that marked the Renaissance's literary achievements. The author's intent is to establish a foundation for the detailed discussions that will follow in later chapters, providing readers with context and a multidimensional perspective on Italy's literary heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aItalian literature -- To 1400 -- History and criticism
653 _aItalian literature -- 15th century -- History and criticism
653 _aItalian literature -- 16th century -- History and criticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35792
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