"Renaissance in Italy, Volume 2 (of 7)" by John Addington Symonds is a historical exploration that throws open a window onto the Italian Renaissance and its surge of creativity. This book, "The Revival of Learning," untangles the threads of this important period, emphasizing the rise of individualism and humanist beliefs. It explains how personalities such as Petrarch helped transform society. Symonds paints a picture of Italy's political landscape and examines how the rebirth of classical knowledge played a vital role in building the foundations for modern Western thought.
Renaissance in Italy, Volume 2 (of 7) The Revival of Learning
By John Addington Symonds
Witness the collision of old traditions and new ideas as extraordinary people redefine knowledge and art in a fragmented, yet culturally rich, Italy.
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About the AuthorJohn Addington Symonds Jr. was an English poet and literary critic. A cultural historian, he was known for his work on the Renaissance, as well as numerous biographies of writers and artists. Although married with children, Symonds supported male love (homosexuality), which he believed could include pederastic as well as egalitarian relationships, referring to it as l'amour de l'impossible. He also wrote much poetry inspired by his same-sex affairs.
John Addington Symonds Jr. was an English poet and literary critic. A cultural historian, he was known for his work on the Renaissance, as well as numerous biographies of writers and artists. Although married with children, Symonds supported male love (homosexuality), which he believed could include pederastic as well as egalitarian relationships, referring to it as l'amour de l'impossible. He also wrote much poetry inspired by his same-sex affairs.
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