Publisher's Synopsis
The Florentine Fior Di Virtu Of 1491 is a book by Nicholas Fersin that provides a detailed account of the Florentine society in the late 15th century. The book is based on the Fior di Virtu, a collection of moral and ethical stories compiled by Antonio Cornazzano in 1474. Fersin's work is a critical analysis of the Fior di Virtu, examining its literary and historical significance. The book offers insights into the social and cultural values of Florence during the Renaissance period, as well as the role of literature in shaping those values. Fersin's research draws on a range of sources, including historical documents, literary works, and art, to provide a comprehensive account of the Florentine society of the time. The book is an important resource for scholars and students of Renaissance literature and history, as well as anyone interested in the cultural and intellectual developments of the period.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.