Jacopone da Todi, Poet and Mystic

Jacopone da Todi, Poet and Mystic: A Spiritual Biography is a book written by Evelyn Underhill that explores the life and spiritual journey of Jacopone da Todi, an Italian poet and mystic who lived in the 13th and 14th centuries. The book delves into Jacopone's early life as a lawyer and his conversion to a life of spiritual devotion after the tragic death of his wife. Underhill examines Jacopone's poetry and writings, which are characterized by their intense emotional and spiritual themes, and explores how his experiences shaped his spiritual beliefs and practices. The book also examines Jacopone's relationship with the Franciscan Order and his involvement in the religious and political conflicts of his time. Overall, Jacopone da Todi, Poet and Mystic: A Spiritual Biography provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and spiritual legacy of an important figure in Italian history.1919. The object of this book is to give English readers the material necessary for a full understanding of one of the greatest and most interesting Italian mystical poets: Jacopone da Todi, the typical singer of the Franciscan movement, the first writer of philosophic religious poetry, and perhaps the most picturesque figure in the history of early Italian literature.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.