Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent (vol. 2 of 2) by Alfred von Reumont
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"Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent" (vol. 2 of 2) by Alfred von Reumont is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life and contributions of Lorenzo de' Medici, a significant figure in the Renaissance, focusing on his role as a poet, political leader, and patron of the arts. It reflects on the cultural and intellectual milieu of 15th-century Florence and the key figures that influenced
Lorenzo. The opening of the volume presents an introduction to Lorenzo's poetic endeavors. It highlights a letter he wrote to Federigo of Aragon, showcasing his commitment to preserving and promoting Italian poetry. The text emphasizes Lorenzo's view of the Italian language as rich and capable of expressing profound thoughts and feelings, positioning him as a significant literary figure of his time. Through discussions of famous poets like Dante and Petrarca, the writing explores Lorenzo's philosophical outlook and his attempts to strengthen the cultural heritage of Tuscany through his literary contributions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Reumont, Alfred von, 1808-1887 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Harrison, Robert, 1820-1897 |
| Title | Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent (vol. 2 of 2) |
| Credits |
Produced by Giovanni Fini, Hélène de Mink, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Medici, Lorenzo de', 1449-1492 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50625 |
| Release Date | Dec 5, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1607 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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