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Tasso's art and afterlives

The Gerusalemme liberata in England

by Jason Lawrence ...

This interdisciplinary study examines the literary, artistic and biographical afterlives in England of the great sixteenth-century Italian poet Torquato Tasso, from before his death to the end of the nineteenth century. Focusing on the lasting impact of his once famous poem Gerusalemme liberata across a spectrum of arts, it aims to stimulate a revival of interest in a neglected poetic masterpiece ... Read more

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This interdisciplinary study examines the literary, artistic and biographical afterlives in England of the great sixteenth-century Italian poet Torquato Tasso, from before his death to the end of the nineteenth century. Focusing on the lasting impact of his once famous poem Gerusalemme liberata across a spectrum of arts, it aims to stimulate a revival of interest in a neglected poetic masterpiece
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‘Who the Devil taught thee so much Italian?’

Italian language learning and literary imitation in early modern England

by Jason Lawrence ...

This book offers a comprehensive account of the methods and practice of learning modern languages, particularly Italian, in late sixteenth and early seventeenth century England. It is the first study to suggest a fundamental connection between language-learning habits and the techniques for both reading and imitating Italian materials employed by a range of poets and dramatists, such as Daniel, ... Read more

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This book offers a comprehensive account of the methods and practice of learning modern languages, particularly Italian, in late sixteenth and early seventeenth century England. It is the first study to suggest a fundamental connection between language-learning habits and the techniques for both reading and imitating Italian materials employed by a range of poets and dramatists, such as Daniel,
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Stars, Planets & Wonder

Your Introduction to Astronomy: Learn the Night Sky, Explore the Cosmos, and Unlock the Secrets of the Universe

by Jason Lawrence ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Ava E ...

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4 hours 46 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Every night, a silent show unfolds above the world. Tonight, step outside and look to the north to catch a glimpse of the Big Dipper, one of the most recognizable star patterns in the sky. An unforgettable moment awaits as you trace its distinct shape against the deep darkness. Stars glow, and planets drift along paths set long before human history ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Every night, a silent show unfolds above the world. Tonight, step outside and look to the north to catch a glimpse of the Big Dipper, one of the most recognizable star patterns in the sky. An unforgettable moment awaits as you trace its distinct shape against the deep darkness. Stars glow, and planets drift along paths set long before human history
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Alien Disclosure Dossier, The

The Real Stories, Government Secrets, and the Evidence That Could Change Everything

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Narrated by Digital Voice Brian E ...

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4 hours 42 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book does not start with the usual stories. It refuses to lull you into belief or dismissal. Instead, it urges you to confront the evidence with unflinching clarity. For too long, the subject of UFOs—now called Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, or UAPs—has been suffocated by secrecy, mocked by ridicule, and warped by wild claims. Too many books have ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book does not start with the usual stories. It refuses to lull you into belief or dismissal. Instead, it urges you to confront the evidence with unflinching clarity. For too long, the subject of UFOs—now called Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, or UAPs—has been suffocated by secrecy, mocked by ridicule, and warped by wild claims. Too many books have
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Vita Nuova

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Translated by Barbara Reynolds ...

A unique treatise by a poet, written for poets, on the art of poetry, LA VITA NUOVA is elaborately and symbolically patterned, consisting of a selection of Dante's early poems, interspersed with his own prose commentary.The poems themselves tell the story of his love for Beatrice, from their first meeting at a May Day party in her father's house, through Dante's sufferings and his attempts to ... Read more

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A unique treatise by a poet, written for poets, on the art of poetry, LA VITA NUOVA is elaborately and symbolically patterned, consisting of a selection of Dante's early poems, interspersed with his own prose commentary.The poems themselves tell the story of his love for Beatrice, from their first meeting at a May Day party in her father's house, through Dante's sufferings and his attempts to
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How William Shakespeare and Emilia Bassano-Lanier Invented Romantic Love

by Paul Kauffman ...

This short, illustrated book is a ground breaking study which provides the best explanation so far for William Shakespeare's knowledge of Italian and Latin literature, of the court, and of his other creative achievements, including insights into romantic love and passion.Shakespeare drew on the plots of some 37 Italian "novelle" ("little novels") and Latin plays to write his own plays. Many of his ... Read more

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This short, illustrated book is a ground breaking study which provides the best explanation so far for William Shakespeare's knowledge of Italian and Latin literature, of the court, and of his other creative achievements, including insights into romantic love and passion.Shakespeare drew on the plots of some 37 Italian "novelle" ("little novels") and Latin plays to write his own plays. Many of his
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The Comedies of William Shakespeare

by Kathleen Kuiper ...

Series series Shakespeare: His Work and World
In Shakespeare’s time, the term “comedy” did not necessarily denote something funny or amusing. Rather, through such plays such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Merchant of Venice, the playwright examines other defining characteristics of comedic drama—the social interactions of common folks and a focus on the contradictions inherent in everyday life. Readers explore the major themes of ... Read more

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In Shakespeare’s time, the term “comedy” did not necessarily denote something funny or amusing. Rather, through such plays such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Merchant of Venice, the playwright examines other defining characteristics of comedic drama—the social interactions of common folks and a focus on the contradictions inherent in everyday life. Readers explore the major themes of
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Michelangelo's Notebooks

The Drawing, Notes, Poetry, and Letters of the Great Master

by Carolyn Vaughan ...

Michelangelo's Notebooks is an intimate celebration of the artist's sketches, architectural drawings, letters, and love poems.Michelangelo Buonarroti is considered to be one of the greatest artists of the sixteenth century, not only in painting but in writing and poetry as well. He filled hundreds of sheets of paper with exquisite drawings, many of which would eventually become some of the most ... Read more

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Michelangelo's Notebooks is an intimate celebration of the artist's sketches, architectural drawings, letters, and love poems.Michelangelo Buonarroti is considered to be one of the greatest artists of the sixteenth century, not only in painting but in writing and poetry as well. He filled hundreds of sheets of paper with exquisite drawings, many of which would eventually become some of the most
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The Evolution of the Grand Tour

Anglo-Italian Cultural Relations since the Renaissance

by Edward Chaney ...

The Grand Tour has become a subject of major interest to scholars and general readers interested in exploring the historic connections between nations and their intellectual and artistic production. Although traditionally associated with the eighteenth century, when wealthy Englishmen would complete their education on the continent, the Grand Tour is here investigated in a wider context, from the ... Read more

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The Grand Tour has become a subject of major interest to scholars and general readers interested in exploring the historic connections between nations and their intellectual and artistic production. Although traditionally associated with the eighteenth century, when wealthy Englishmen would complete their education on the continent, the Grand Tour is here investigated in a wider context, from the
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Shakespeare's Books

A Dictionary of Shakespeare Sources

by Stuart Gillespie ...

Series series Arden Shakespeare Dictionaries
Shakespeare's Books contains nearly 200 entries covering the full range of literature Shakespeare was acquainted with, including classical, historical, religious and contemporary works. The dictionary covers works whose importance to Shakespeare has emerged more clearly in recent years due to new research, as well as explaining current thinking on long-recognized sources such as Plutarch, Ovid, ... Read more

$44.99 USD

Shakespeare's Books contains nearly 200 entries covering the full range of literature Shakespeare was acquainted with, including classical, historical, religious and contemporary works. The dictionary covers works whose importance to Shakespeare has emerged more clearly in recent years due to new research, as well as explaining current thinking on long-recognized sources such as Plutarch, Ovid,
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The Development of the Sonnet

An Introduction

by Michael R. G. Spiller ...

In this indispensible introductory study of the sonnet, Michael R.G. Spiller takes the reader on an illuminating guided tour. He begins with the invention of the sonnet in thirteenth-century Italy and traces its progress through to the time of Milton, showing how the form has developed and acquired the capacity to express lyrically 'the nature of the desiring self'. In doing so he provides a ... Read more

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In this indispensible introductory study of the sonnet, Michael R.G. Spiller takes the reader on an illuminating guided tour. He begins with the invention of the sonnet in thirteenth-century Italy and traces its progress through to the time of Milton, showing how the form has developed and acquired the capacity to express lyrically 'the nature of the desiring self'. In doing so he provides a
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Shakespeare and Commedia dell'Arte

Play by Play

by Artemis Preeshl ...

Shakespeare and Commedia dell’Arte examines the ongoing influence of commedia dell’arte on Shakespeare’s plays.Exploring the influence of commedia dell’arte improvisation, sight gags, and wordplay on the development of Shakespeare’s plays, Artemis Preeshl blends historical research with extensive practical experience to demonstrate how these techniques might be applied when producing some of ... Read more

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Shakespeare and Commedia dell’Arte examines the ongoing influence of commedia dell’arte on Shakespeare’s plays.Exploring the influence of commedia dell’arte improvisation, sight gags, and wordplay on the development of Shakespeare’s plays, Artemis Preeshl blends historical research with extensive practical experience to demonstrate how these techniques might be applied when producing some of
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