Publisher's Synopsis
Arnold of Brescia: A Tragedy is a play written by Italian author Giovanni Batista Niccolini in 1846. The play is based on the life of Arnold of Brescia, a 12th-century Italian theologian and political leader who challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and the Holy Roman Empire. The play explores Arnold's revolutionary ideas and his struggle against the powerful institutions of his time. Niccolini portrays Arnold as a heroic figure who fought for freedom and democracy, but ultimately met a tragic end. The play is written in verse and features a cast of historical figures, including Pope Adrian IV and Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. It is considered a classic of Italian literature and a significant work of political and social commentary.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.
