Histoire littéraire d'Italie (5/9) by Pierre Louis Ginguené

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Author Ginguené, Pierre Louis, 1748-1816
Editor Daunou, P. C. F. (Pierre Claude François), 1761-1840
Title Histoire littéraire d'Italie (5/9)
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Summary "Histoire littéraire d'Italie" by Pierre Louis Ginguené is a scholarly account written in the early 19th century. The work offers a detailed analysis of Italian literature, discussing various genres and notable authors, focusing particularly on romantic epics and poetry. It provides insights into the evolution and characteristics of Italian literary forms while contextualizing them within historical narratives. The opening of the text delves into the analysis of romantic epics, specifically addressing the poetic themes and storylines found in Italian literature. It highlights various works and poets, including the discussions of epic poems about historical figures and stories drawn from Greek fables, as well as tales of chivalry like those associated with Charlemagne. The author reflects on the styles of different poets, noting distinctions in narrative art, the depth of content, and the balance between imaginative storytelling and historical fidelity, setting the stage for further exploration of the literary landscape of Italy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Italian literature -- History and criticism
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EBook-No. 35732
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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