Description
One of the most significant works of poetics of the Renaissance, covering the historical development of poetry, the theoretical basis of poetics, and the practicalities of reading and writing poetry.
About the Author
Giovanni Antonio Viperano (1535-1610) was born in Messina, Sicily. He was educated by the Jesuits, and excelled in rhetoric, philosophy and other branches of the humanities. Although often plagued by ill-health, he became renowned as a brilliant scholar and teacher. Although best known to his contemporaries as a writer on history, he also wrote on political theory, philosophy, biographical theory and theology, as well as literary criticism.
Book Information
ISBN 9780227678961
Author Giovanni Antonio Viperano
Format Hardback
Page Count 212
Imprint James Clarke & Co Ltd
Publisher James Clarke & Co Ltd
Weight(grams) 540g
About the Author
Giovanni Antonio Viperano (1535-1610) was born in Messina, Sicily. He was educated by the Jesuits, and excelled in rhetoric, philosophy and other branches of the humanities. Although often plagued by ill-health, he became renowned as a brilliant scholar and teacher. Although best known to his contemporaries as a writer on history, he also wrote on political theory, philosophy, biographical theory and theology, as well as literary criticism.
Book Information
ISBN 9780227678961
Author Giovanni Antonio Viperano
Format Hardback
Page Count 212
Imprint James Clarke & Co Ltd
Publisher James Clarke & Co Ltd
Weight(grams) 540g
