Tasso And His Times

By William Boulting

Book Overview

""Tasso and His Times"" is a historical book written by William Boulting. The book is a detailed account of the life and times of the famous Italian poet, Torquato Tasso, who lived in the late 16th century. The author explores Tasso's life, works, and the political and cultural context of his time. The book covers Tasso's early life, his education, his literary career, his imprisonment, and his eventual release. The author also delves into the political and religious conflicts of the time, including the struggle between the Catholic and Protestant factions, and the rivalry between the Italian states. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life and works of one of Italy's greatest poets, and also sheds light on the cultural and political climate of the late Renaissance period. Overall, ""Tasso and His Times"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in Italian history, literature, and culture.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: 1163240397
• ISBN13: 9781163240397
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"