Stories from the Italian Poets: with Lives of the Writers, Volume 2 By: Leigh Hunt (1784-1859)
This compilation of Italian poetry by Leigh Hunt is a delightful read for anyone interested in the works of the great Italian poets. The author provides engaging biographies of the poets, adding depth and context to their poetry, making the reading experience even more enriching. The selection of poems is varied and includes works by well-known poets such as Dante, Petrarch, and Ariosto, as well as lesser-known ones, showcasing the diversity and richness of Italian poetic tradition. Hunt's translations are lyrical and faithful to the original texts, capturing the beauty and essence of the poems. Overall, Stories from the Italian Poets: with Lives of the Writers, Volume 2 is a wonderful collection that both educates and inspires readers to explore the world of Italian poetry further. First Page: STORIES FROM THE ITALIAN POETS: WITH LIVES OF THE WRITERS. BY LEIGH HUNT. IN TWO VOLUMES. VOL. II. MDCCCXLVI. CONTENTS OF THE SECOND VOLUME. BOIARDO. CRITICAL NOTICE OF HIS LIFE AND GENIUS THE ADVENTURES OF ANGELICA THE DEATH OF AGRICAN THE SARACEN FRIENDS Part the Second SEEING AND BELIEVING ARIOSTO. CRITICAL NOTICE OF HIS LIFE AND GENIUS THE ADVENTURES OF ANGELICA Part I. Angelica and her Suitors II. Angelica and Medoro III. The Jealousy of Orlando ASTOLFO'S JOURNEY TO THE MOON ARIODANTE AND GINEVRA SUSPICION ISABELLA TASSO. CRITICAL NOTICE OF HIS LIFE AND GENIUS OLINDO AND SOPHRONIA TANCRED AND CLORINDA RINALDO AND ARMIDA; WITH THE ADVENTURE OF THE ENCHANTED FOREST: Part I. Armida in the Christian Camp II. Armida's Hate and Love III. The Terrors of the Enchanted Forest IV. The Loves of Rinaldo and Armida V. The Disenchantment of the Forest, and the Taking of Jerusalem, &c. APPENDIX. I. The Death of Agrican II. Angelica and Medoro Translation III. The Jealousy of Orlando IV. The Death of Clorinda V. Tancred in the Enchanted Forest BOIARDO: Critical Notice of his Life and Genius... Continue reading book >>

Stories from the Italian Poets: with Lives of the Writers, Volume 2 By: Leigh Hunt (1784-1859)

This compilation of Italian poetry by Leigh Hunt is a delightful read for anyone interested in the works of the great Italian poets. The author provides engaging biographies of the poets, adding depth and context to their poetry, making the reading experience even more enriching. The selection of poems is varied and includes works by well-known poets such as Dante, Petrarch, and Ariosto, as well as lesser-known ones, showcasing the diversity and richness of Italian poetic tradition. Hunt's translations are lyrical and faithful to the original texts, capturing the beauty and essence of the poems. Overall, Stories from the Italian Poets: with Lives of the Writers, Volume 2 is a wonderful collection that both educates and inspires readers to explore the world of Italian poetry further.

First Page:

STORIES FROM THE ITALIAN POETS:

WITH

LIVES OF THE WRITERS.

BY LEIGH HUNT.

IN TWO VOLUMES.

VOL. II.

MDCCCXLVI.

CONTENTS

THE SECOND VOLUME.

BOIARDO.

CRITICAL NOTICE OF HIS LIFE AND GENIUS

THE ADVENTURES OF ANGELICA

THE DEATH OF AGRICAN

THE SARACEN FRIENDS Part the Second

SEEING AND BELIEVING

ARIOSTO.

CRITICAL NOTICE OF HIS LIFE AND GENIUS

THE ADVENTURES OF ANGELICA Part I. Angelica and her Suitors II. Angelica and Medoro III. The Jealousy of Orlando

ASTOLFO'S JOURNEY TO THE MOON

ARIODANTE AND GINEVRA

SUSPICION

ISABELLA

TASSO.

CRITICAL NOTICE OF HIS LIFE AND GENIUS

OLINDO AND SOPHRONIA

TANCRED AND CLORINDA

RINALDO AND ARMIDA;

WITH THE ADVENTURE OF THE ENCHANTED FOREST: Part I. Armida in the Christian Camp II. Armida's Hate and Love III. The Terrors of the Enchanted Forest IV. The Loves of Rinaldo and Armida V. The Disenchantment of the Forest, and the Taking of Jerusalem, &c.

APPENDIX.

I. The Death of Agrican II. Angelica and Medoro Translation III. The Jealousy of Orlando IV. The Death of Clorinda V. Tancred in the Enchanted Forest

BOIARDO:

Critical Notice of his Life and Genius... Continue reading book >>

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