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LoC No.: a16000774

Title: Le Laude
secondo la stampa fiorentina del 1490

Note: Reading ease score: 47.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Claudio Paganelli, Emanuela Piasentini and the
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(Images generously made available by Editore Laterza and
the Biblioteca Italiana at
http: //www.bibliotecaitaliana.it/ScrittoriItalia)

Summary: "Le Laude" by da Todi Jacopone is a collection of devotional poetry written in the late 13th to early 14th century. The text explores themes of piety, humility, and the plight of sinners in search of redemption, characterized by a deep and personal connection to the divine. The verses reflect a spiritual journey, often addressing God and the Virgin Mary in passionate pleas for mercy and understanding. At the start of the work, the poet introduces a heartfelt dialogue with the Virgin Mary, portraying a wounded soul seeking healing and comfort from their burdens. The speaker expresses desperation and vulnerability, appealing for assistance, acknowledging their sinfulness, and conveying a sense of deep suffering. This opening portion sets a contemplative tone, framing the struggle between the human condition and the search for divine grace, which will likely resonate with readers interested in spiritual reflection and poetic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jacopone, da Todi, 1230-1306

Commentator: Ferri, Giovanni

EBook No.: 29977

Published: Sep 13, 2009

Downloads: 135

Language: Italian

Subject: Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: a16000774

Title: Le Laude
secondo la stampa fiorentina del 1490

Note: Reading ease score: 47.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Claudio Paganelli, Emanuela Piasentini and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
(Images generously made available by Editore Laterza and
the Biblioteca Italiana at
http: //www.bibliotecaitaliana.it/ScrittoriItalia)

Summary: "Le Laude" by da Todi Jacopone is a collection of devotional poetry written in the late 13th to early 14th century. The text explores themes of piety, humility, and the plight of sinners in search of redemption, characterized by a deep and personal connection to the divine. The verses reflect a spiritual journey, often addressing God and the Virgin Mary in passionate pleas for mercy and understanding. At the start of the work, the poet introduces a heartfelt dialogue with the Virgin Mary, portraying a wounded soul seeking healing and comfort from their burdens. The speaker expresses desperation and vulnerability, appealing for assistance, acknowledging their sinfulness, and conveying a sense of deep suffering. This opening portion sets a contemplative tone, framing the struggle between the human condition and the search for divine grace, which will likely resonate with readers interested in spiritual reflection and poetic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jacopone, da Todi, 1230-1306

Commentator: Ferri, Giovanni

EBook No.: 29977

Published: Sep 13, 2009

Downloads: 135

Language: Italian

Subject: Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.