Savonarola

Savonarola: Scourge and Seer is a book written by John Addington Symonds that delves into the life and legacy of Girolamo Savonarola, an Italian Dominican friar and preacher who lived in the late 15th century. The book provides a comprehensive account of Savonarola's life, from his early years as a scholar and preacher in Ferrara to his rise to prominence in Florence, where he became known for his fiery sermons and his calls for moral and political reform.Symonds explores the various facets of Savonarola's character, including his deep religious faith, his uncompromising stance on corruption and immorality, and his belief in the imminent apocalypse. He also examines the political and social context of Savonarola's time, including the conflicts between the papacy and the Italian city-states, and the growing influence of humanism and the Renaissance.Throughout the book, Symonds presents a nuanced and complex portrait of Savonarola, highlighting both his strengths and his weaknesses. He also considers the impact of Savonarola's teachings and actions on the wider world, including his influence on the Protestant Reformation and his role in shaping the development of Italian literature and art.Overall, Savonarola: Scourge and Seer is a fascinating and insightful exploration of one of the most enigmatic and controversial figures in Italian history, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Renaissance, the Catholic Church, or the development of Western thought and culture.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Renaissance in Italy the Age of the Despots, by John Addington Symonds. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417920335.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.