Gabriele Rossetti: A Versified Autobiography by Gabriele Rossetti

"Gabriele Rossetti: A Versified Autobiography" by Gabriele Rossetti is a poetic autobiography written in the late 19th century. This unique work combines autobiographical details with historical context, particularly focusing on the life and experiences of Gabriele Rossetti amid the political upheaval in Italy. The narrative captures his thoughts and reflections on a tumultuous life intertwined with art, poetry, and nationalism. The opening of the autobiography introduces readers to Gabriele Rossetti’s early life in Italy, detailing his humble beginnings in the small town of Vasto. As he recounts his childhood and early influences, Rossetti reveals his passion for poetry and the arts, highlighting the political turbulence that shaped his formative years. He touches on his family's history, the significance of his education, and how these experiences fueled his poetic aspirations. The text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of his journeys through exile, artistic endeavors, and the emotional landscape of a poet longing for his homeland amidst changing political tides. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Rossetti, Gabriele, 1783-1854
Translator Rossetti, William Michael, 1829-1919
LoC No. 02014135
Title Gabriele Rossetti: A Versified Autobiography
Credits Produced by Giovanni Fini and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Rossetti, Gabriele, 1783-1854
Category Text
eBook-No. 52387
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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