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Title: Beacon Lights of History, Volume 3 part 2: Renaissance and Reformation

Note: Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: This etext was prepared by Donald Lainson,

Summary: "Beacon Lights of History, Volume 3 Part 2: Renaissance and Reformation" by John Lord is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The text explores the significant cultural and intellectual transformations that marked the Renaissance and Reformation periods, highlighting key figures such as Dante, Chaucer, Columbus, and reformers like Luther and Calvin. Lord provides insight into how these individuals and events shaped modern thought, literature, and society. The opening of the work delves into the life and influence of Dante, offering an analysis of his poetic genius and the societal conditions that influenced his work. Lord portrays Dante as a product of a turbulent era, whose personal struggles and relationships, particularly with Beatrice, fueled his creative genius. The text emphasizes the profound emotional and intellectual depth of Dante's "Divine Comedy," positioning it as a pivotal contribution to Western literature. Additionally, Lord reflects on Dante’s moral wisdom and the historical context of medieval Italy, setting the stage for a broader examination of the Renaissance and its pivotal figures as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lord, John, 1810-1894

EBook No.: 1499

Published: Oct 1, 1998

Downloads: 54

Language: English

Subject: History

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Beacon Lights of History, Volume 3 part 2: Renaissance and Reformation

Note: Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: This etext was prepared by Donald Lainson,

Summary: "Beacon Lights of History, Volume 3 Part 2: Renaissance and Reformation" by John Lord is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The text explores the significant cultural and intellectual transformations that marked the Renaissance and Reformation periods, highlighting key figures such as Dante, Chaucer, Columbus, and reformers like Luther and Calvin. Lord provides insight into how these individuals and events shaped modern thought, literature, and society. The opening of the work delves into the life and influence of Dante, offering an analysis of his poetic genius and the societal conditions that influenced his work. Lord portrays Dante as a product of a turbulent era, whose personal struggles and relationships, particularly with Beatrice, fueled his creative genius. The text emphasizes the profound emotional and intellectual depth of Dante's "Divine Comedy," positioning it as a pivotal contribution to Western literature. Additionally, Lord reflects on Dante’s moral wisdom and the historical context of medieval Italy, setting the stage for a broader examination of the Renaissance and its pivotal figures as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lord, John, 1810-1894

EBook No.: 1499

Published: Oct 1, 1998

Downloads: 54

Language: English

Subject: History

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.