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Dukes And Poets In Ferrara: A Study In The Poetry, Religion And Politics Of The Fifteenth And Early Sixteenth Centuries

Dukes And Poets In Ferrara: A Study In The Poetry, Religion And Politics Of The Fifteenth And Early Sixteenth Centuries

Gardner, Edmund G.

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Fiction AnthologiesPoetry CriticismItalian History

ISBN10: 1162957301
ISBN13: 9781162957302
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 632
Weight: 1.84
Height: 1.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Dukes and Poets in Ferrara is a scholarly book that explores the cultural, religious, and political milieu of Ferrara during the fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries. Written by Edmund G. Gardner, a renowned historian and expert on Italian Renaissance literature, the book delves into the complex relationships between the dukes of Ferrara and the poets who lived and worked in their court. Through a detailed analysis of primary sources, including letters, poems, and historical documents, Gardner examines the ways in which the dukes of Ferrara used poetry and patronage to promote their political agendas and establish their authority. He also explores the role of religion in Ferrara during this period, particularly the influence of the Catholic Church and the rise of Protestantism. Overall, Dukes and Poets in Ferrara provides a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural life of one of Italy's most vibrant and influential cities during the Renaissance. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Italian history, literature, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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