Publisher's Synopsis
Luigi Pulci and the Animal Kingdom is a book written by John Raymond Shulters and published in 1920. The book is a comprehensive study of the works of Luigi Pulci, an Italian poet who lived during the Renaissance period. Pulci is best known for his epic poem, Morgante, which tells the story of a giant who becomes the companion of the knight Orlando.Shulters' book explores Pulci's use of animals in his poetry and how they reflect the social and political climate of the time. The author analyzes the various animals that appear in Pulci's works, such as horses, dogs, and birds, and how they are used to convey different themes and ideas.The book also examines Pulci's use of humor and satire in his poetry, and how he uses animals to poke fun at the nobility and the church. Shulters provides historical context for Pulci's work and discusses the influence of other writers of the time, such as Dante and Boccaccio.Overall, Luigi Pulci and the Animal Kingdom is an in-depth exploration of the work of one of Italy's most important poets. It provides a fascinating look at the use of animals in literature and how they can be used to convey complex ideas and themes.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.
