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Title: Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent (vol. 2 of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent" (vol. 2 of 2) by Alfred von Reumont is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life and contributions of Lorenzo de' Medici, a significant figure in the Renaissance, focusing on his role as a poet, political leader, and patron of the arts. It reflects on the cultural and intellectual milieu of 15th-century Florence and the key figures that influenced Lorenzo. The opening of the volume presents an introduction to Lorenzo's poetic endeavors. It highlights a letter he wrote to Federigo of Aragon, showcasing his commitment to preserving and promoting Italian poetry. The text emphasizes Lorenzo's view of the Italian language as rich and capable of expressing profound thoughts and feelings, positioning him as a significant literary figure of his time. Through discussions of famous poets like Dante and Petrarca, the writing explores Lorenzo's philosophical outlook and his attempts to strengthen the cultural heritage of Tuscany through his literary contributions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Reumont, Alfred von, 1808-1887
Translator: Harrison, Robert, 1820-1897
EBook No.: 50625
Published: Dec 5, 2015
Downloads: 189
Language: English
Subject: Medici, Lorenzo de', 1449-1492
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent (vol. 2 of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Giovanni Fini, Hélène de Mink, Bryan Ness and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This book was produced from scanned
images of public domain material from the Google Books
project.)
Summary: "Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent" (vol. 2 of 2) by Alfred von Reumont is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life and contributions of Lorenzo de' Medici, a significant figure in the Renaissance, focusing on his role as a poet, political leader, and patron of the arts. It reflects on the cultural and intellectual milieu of 15th-century Florence and the key figures that influenced Lorenzo. The opening of the volume presents an introduction to Lorenzo's poetic endeavors. It highlights a letter he wrote to Federigo of Aragon, showcasing his commitment to preserving and promoting Italian poetry. The text emphasizes Lorenzo's view of the Italian language as rich and capable of expressing profound thoughts and feelings, positioning him as a significant literary figure of his time. Through discussions of famous poets like Dante and Petrarca, the writing explores Lorenzo's philosophical outlook and his attempts to strengthen the cultural heritage of Tuscany through his literary contributions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Reumont, Alfred von, 1808-1887
Translator: Harrison, Robert, 1820-1897
EBook No.: 50625
Published: Dec 5, 2015
Downloads: 189
Language: English
Subject: Medici, Lorenzo de', 1449-1492
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.