Mirandola: A Tragedy (1821)

By Barry Cornwall

Book Overview

Mirandola: A Tragedy is a play written by Barry Cornwall and published in 1821. The play is set in the 15th century and is based on the life of the Italian philosopher and humanist, Giovanni Pico della Mirandola. The story revolves around the struggle for power and the clash of ideas between Mirandola and his rival, the Dominican friar Savonarola. Mirandola is portrayed as a brilliant and ambitious young man who seeks to reconcile the teachings of various religious and philosophical traditions. However, his ideas are seen as heretical by the Church and he is persecuted by Savonarola, who represents the conservative forces of the time. The play explores themes of free will, religious tolerance, and the conflict between reason and faith. It is considered one of Cornwall's most significant works and a notable contribution to the Romantic literary movement.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: 1164004735
• ISBN13: 9781164004738
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"