Savonarola: A Biography in Dramatic Episodes

By William Van Wyck

Book Overview

Savonarola: A Biography in Dramatic Episodes is a book written by William van Wyck that explores the life of Girolamo Savonarola, an Italian friar, preacher, and reformer who lived during the Renaissance period. The book is divided into several episodes, each of which focuses on a significant event in Savonarola's life, from his early years as a young friar to his eventual downfall and execution.The book provides a detailed and insightful look into Savonarola's life, beliefs, and teachings, as well as his impact on the political and religious landscape of 15th-century Italy. It explores his role in the overthrow of the ruling Medici family in Florence, his efforts to establish a more moral and just society, and his eventual conflict with the papacy and the powerful Borgia family.Van Wyck's writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book an enjoyable read for both scholars and general readers. He uses a combination of historical research and dramatic storytelling to bring Savonarola's story to life, painting a vivid picture of the man and his times.Overall, Savonarola: A Biography in Dramatic Episodes is a well-written and informative book that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance period.1926. This kaleidoscope book contains a biography of Savonarola, a history of the social psychology of his time. As Savonarola is officially and rightly the hero of this book, the protean Florence is inevitably its heroine, a radiantly and gorgeously dirty heroine, a great human, earthy thing, of plodding and habit, of articulate transcendent art and of inarticulate grief; of heavy work and a little coarse loud play; of chained aspiration, and of thwarted festering lust. With vast elegy, William van Wyck has painted the fine frenzy of a great pure demon's life.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: 116261143X
• ISBN13: 9781162611433
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"