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Notable Men and Women of Our Time

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Notable Men and Women of Our Time

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Written in the aftermath of the catastrophic sack of Rome in 1527, the historian Paolo Giovio's dialogue provides an informed perspective on the event from an intimate friend of Pope Clement VII. The work is also remarkable for its discussions of literary style and the much-debated question whether the vernacular could rival or surpass Latin as a vehicle for literary expression. It discusses authors whom Giovio knew personally, such as Ariosto, Castiglione, Machiavelli, Sannazaro, and Vittoria Colonna. The dialogues also contain an extensive survey of Italian noblewomen, shedding new light on their careers and cultural achievements. This volume contains a fresh edition of the Latin text and the first translation of the work into English.

Author Biography

Kenneth Gouwens is Associate Professor of History at the University of Connecticut.
Release date Australia
April 22nd, 2013
Author
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Contributor
  • Edited and translated by Kenneth Gouwens
Country of Publication
United States
Imprint
Harvard University Press
Pages
784
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Dimensions
141x208x44
ISBN-13
9780674055056
Product ID
20938803

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