Historical Memoir On Italian Tragedy From The Earliest Period To The Present Time (1799)

Historical Memoir On Italian Tragedy: From The Earliest Period To The Present Time (1799) by Joseph Cooper Walker is a comprehensive study of Italian tragedy from its earliest origins to the contemporary period of the late 18th century. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the evolution of Italian tragedy, tracing its development from the ancient Greek and Roman theatre to the Renaissance and beyond. It also explores the major themes and motifs in Italian tragedy, including love, revenge, and the struggle for power. The author examines the works of prominent Italian playwrights such as Dante, Petrarch, and Machiavelli, as well as lesser-known writers, and discusses the influence of Italian tragedy on European literature and culture. Walker also provides a detailed account of the social and political context in which Italian tragedy was produced, highlighting the role of patronage, censorship, and the Church in shaping the genre. This book is an important resource for scholars and students of Italian literature, drama, and cultural history.Illustrated With Specimens And Analyses Of The Most Celebrated Tragedies, And Interspersed With Occasional Observations On The Italian Theatres, And Biographical Notices Of The Principal Tragic Writers Of Italy.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.