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La Gerusalemme Liberata; E, L'aminta
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ISBN13: 9781142221768
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Jan 2 2010
Pages: 574
Weight: 1.75
Height: 1.16 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Italian
This volume presents two masterpieces of Italian literature: Torquato Tasso's epic poem La Gerusalemme Liberata and his pastoral drama L'Aminta. La Gerusalemme Liberata, first published in 1581, recounts a highly romanticized version of the First Crusade, focusing on the conflict between Christians and Muslims for control of Jerusalem. Tasso's epic is celebrated for its rich language, complex characters, and exploration of themes such as love, duty, and religious faith.
L'Aminta, a pastoral drama, explores themes of love and nature through the story of a shepherd, Aminta, and his pursuit of the nymph Silvia. First performed in 1573, the play is a landmark work of the Renaissance, known for its lyrical beauty and its influence on subsequent dramatic works. This edition offers readers the opportunity to engage with two seminal works from one of Italy's most important literary figures.
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