Memoirs Of Alessandro Tassoni, Author Of La Secchia Rapita (1815)

By Joseph Cooper Walker

Book Overview

Memoirs of Alessandro Tassoni, Author of La Secchia Rapita is a book written by Joseph Cooper Walker and published in 1815. The book is a biographical account of the life of Alessandro Tassoni, an Italian poet and writer who is best known for his epic poem La Secchia Rapita (The Stolen Bucket). The book traces Tassoni's life from his birth in Modena, Italy, in 1565, to his death in Venice in 1635. It covers his education, his literary career, his travels throughout Italy and Europe, and his involvement in the political and cultural events of his time. Tassoni was a prominent figure in the literary and intellectual circles of his day, and the book provides an insight into the world of Renaissance Italy. It also sheds light on the political and social context in which Tassoni lived, including the wars and conflicts that shaped Italy during the 16th and 17th centuries. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of Italian literature and culture, as well as for anyone interested in the history of Italy and the Renaissance. It is written in English and is accessible to a general audience.This Book Is In English.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: 1167667654
• ISBN13: 9781167667657
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"