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Tasso And Leonora

- The Commentaries Of Ser Pantaleone Degli Gambacorti, Gentleman Usher To The August Madama Leonora Deste (1856)

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Tasso and Leonora is a historical novel by Anne Manning, first published in 1856. The book is based on the life of the Italian poet Torquato Tasso and his love affair with Leonora d'Este, a noblewoman and patron of the arts. The story is narrated by Ser Pantaleone degli Gambacorti, a gentleman usher to Leonora, who provides commentary and insights into the events that unfold. The novel is set in the 16th century in Ferrara, Italy, a city known for its cultural and artistic heritage. Tasso, a talented poet, is invited to the court of Duke Alfonso II d'Este, where he becomes infatuated with Leonora, the Duke's sister. However, their love is forbidden, and they must keep their feelings hidden from the Duke and his court. As the story progresses, Tasso's mental health deteriorates, and he is eventually confined to a mental institution. Leonora, who is married off to another nobleman, remains devoted to Tasso and visits him in secret. Ser Pantaleone, who is a trusted confidant of Leonora, provides a unique perspective on the events and characters of the story. Overall, Tasso and Leonora is a romantic and tragic tale of forbidden love, set against the backdrop of Renaissance Italy. Manning's vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings, combined with her historical accuracy, make for a compelling read.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164026891
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 302
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x16 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 404 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 14. december 2024
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Tasso and Leonora is a historical novel by Anne Manning, first published in 1856. The book is based on the life of the Italian poet Torquato Tasso and his love affair with Leonora d'Este, a noblewoman and patron of the arts. The story is narrated by Ser Pantaleone degli Gambacorti, a gentleman usher to Leonora, who provides commentary and insights into the events that unfold. The novel is set in the 16th century in Ferrara, Italy, a city known for its cultural and artistic heritage. Tasso, a talented poet, is invited to the court of Duke Alfonso II d'Este, where he becomes infatuated with Leonora, the Duke's sister. However, their love is forbidden, and they must keep their feelings hidden from the Duke and his court. As the story progresses, Tasso's mental health deteriorates, and he is eventually confined to a mental institution. Leonora, who is married off to another nobleman, remains devoted to Tasso and visits him in secret. Ser Pantaleone, who is a trusted confidant of Leonora, provides a unique perspective on the events and characters of the story. Overall, Tasso and Leonora is a romantic and tragic tale of forbidden love, set against the backdrop of Renaissance Italy. Manning's vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings, combined with her historical accuracy, make for a compelling read.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.

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