Beacon Lights of History, Volume 06: Renaissance and Reformation by John Lord

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Author Lord, John, 1810-1894
Title Beacon Lights of History, Volume 06: Renaissance and Reformation
Note Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Beacon Lights of History, Volume 06: Renaissance and Reformation" by John Lord is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into significant themes of the Renaissance and Reformation periods, focusing on key figures like Dante, Geoffrey Chaucer, and Martin Luther, while exploring their contributions to literature, culture, and societal change. At the start of the volume, Lord introduces the concept of poetry as a leading cultural force during the Renaissance, emphasizing Dante's preeminence as a poet who awakened Italy from the stagnation of the Middle Ages. He chronicles Dante's life from a young prodigy to his years of exile, tying his artistic achievements, particularly the "Divine Comedy," to his personal experiences and the societal turbulence of his time. Lord's portrayal underscores the tumult of Dante's life as formative in shaping his literary output, focusing on his spiritual love for Beatrice and the moral and philosophical themes interwoven throughout his work. This section sets the foundation for the subsequent exploration of other influential personalities during the Renaissance and Reformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Subject History
Category Text
EBook-No. 10532
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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