The Neo-Latin Verse of Urban VIII, Alexander VII and Leo XIII: Three Papal Poets from Baroque to Resorgimento

by Stephen Harrison

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A fascinating insight into the most talented Latin poets to occupy the Papal throne after Pius II Piccolomini in the 15th century, this book offers translations of and commentaries on the major poems of the three popes (all Italians): Urban VIII Barberini, Alexander VII Chigi and Leo XIII Pecci.Their highly accomplished Neo-Latin poems owe much to the major Latin poets and are significant instances of classical reception, but also cast an interesting...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1350292389

ISBN13:9781350292383

Release Date:May 2024

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Length:288 Pages

Weight:1.05 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

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