Alfieri And Goldoni: Their Lives And Adventures (1857)

By Edward Copping

Book Overview

""Alfieri And Goldoni: Their Lives And Adventures"" is a book written by Edward Copping and published in 1857. The book provides a detailed account of the lives and adventures of two of the greatest Italian playwrights of the 18th century, Vittorio Alfieri and Carlo Goldoni. The book begins with a brief introduction to the Italian theatre scene during the 18th century, setting the stage for the emergence of Alfieri and Goldoni. The author then delves into the early lives of both playwrights, tracing their upbringing, education, and early literary pursuits. Copping goes on to provide a comprehensive overview of the major works of Alfieri and Goldoni, analyzing the themes, characters, and literary techniques employed by each playwright. The book also explores the social and political context in which their works were written and performed, shedding light on the cultural milieu of 18th century Italy. In addition to their literary achievements, the book also covers the personal lives of Alfieri and Goldoni, including their relationships with family, friends, and lovers. The author describes their travels throughout Europe, their encounters with other notable figures of the time, and the various adventures and misadventures they experienced along the way. Overall, ""Alfieri And Goldoni: Their Lives And Adventures"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and works of two of Italy's most celebrated playwrights, providing a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Italian literature and theatre.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166467880
• ISBN13: 9781166467883
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"