Alessandro Manzoni, Studio Biografico / Letture fatte alla Taylorian Institution di Oxford nel maggio dell'anno 1878, notevolmente ampliate

Name: Alessandro Manzoni, Studio Biografico / Letture fatte alla Taylorian Institution di Oxford nel maggio dell'anno 1878, notevolmente ampliate
Author: Angelo De Gubernatis

By Angelo De Gubernatis

Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

Biographies

About This Book

The author delivers an extended biographical study, based on lectures given at Oxford's Taylorian Institution, that traces Alessandro Manzoni's intellectual and literary development from noble origins and school years through early verse and satirical experimentation to mature achievements. Chapters analyze formative influences, periods in Paris and Brusuglio, a profound religious conversion, poetic works including hymns and commemorative stanzas, dramatic efforts, and the composition of his major novel. The book also examines his engagement with national unity and contemporary criticism, aiming to present both the artist's evolution and the moral sensibility behind his writing.

About the Author

Angelo De Gubernatis

Angelo De Gubernatis was an Italian writer, scholar, and naturalist known for his contributions to the fields of zoology and mythology. He is particularly recognized for his seminal work, "Zoological Mythology; or, The Legends of Animals," which explores the connections between animal symbolism and mythological narratives across cultures. De Gubernatis also engaged with literary criticism and biographical studies, as seen in his work on Alessandro Manzoni. His interests extended to comparative studies of cultural practices, including marriage customs among Indo-European peoples. Through his diverse writings, he sought to bridge the gap between science and the humanities, leaving a lasting impact on both disciplines.