The Tuscan Poet Giuseppe Giusti, And His Times (1864)

The Tuscan Poet Giuseppe Giusti, And His Times is a historical biography written by Susan Horner in 1864. The book explores the life and times of Giuseppe Giusti, a prominent Italian poet from the Tuscan region who lived during the 19th century. Through a combination of historical research and personal anecdotes, Horner provides readers with a detailed portrait of Giusti's life, including his childhood, education, and artistic career.Horner also delves into the political and social context of Giusti's time, discussing the various political movements and cultural trends that influenced the poet's work. She examines the role of Italian nationalism in Giusti's writing, as well as the impact of the Risorgimento movement on his poetry.Throughout the book, Horner provides readers with a wealth of information about Giusti's life and work, including detailed analyses of his most famous poems. She also explores the various literary influences that shaped Giusti's writing, including the works of Dante Alighieri and Francesco Petrarca.Overall, The Tuscan Poet Giuseppe Giusti, And His Times is a comprehensive and engaging biography that provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of Italy's most celebrated poets.This Book Is In English.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.