Renaissance in Italy, Volume 1 (of 7) by John Addington Symonds
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"Renaissance in Italy, Volume 1 (of 7)" by John Addington Symonds is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the cultural and intellectual transformation that marked the Renaissance period in Italy, focusing on the rise of art, learning, and political complexities. Symonds explores the interplay between various historical forces that shaped this cultural awakening, providing insights into notable figures and ideas that contributed to the era.
The opening of the text introduces the concept of the Renaissance as more than just a revival of learning; it is characterized as a profound shift in humanity's perception of freedom and the intellect. Symonds emphasizes the importance of recognizing the continuous evolution of thought from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, identifying key figures such as Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio as precursors to this awakening. He outlines the difficulties in pinpointing the exact dates that define the Renaissance, suggesting instead that it is an ongoing process that reflects an emancipation of the human spirit, driven by rediscoveries in art, science, and scholarship. This foundational framework sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the topics of learning, political history, and artistic development in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Symonds, John Addington, 1840-1893 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Renaissance in Italy, Volume 1 (of 7) The Age of the Despots |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Ted Garvin, Turgut Dincer, Leonard Johnson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Renaissance -- Italy |
| Subject | Italy -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15400 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2068 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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