Memoirs Of The Life And Writings Of Vittorio Alfieri (1821)

By Charles Lloyd and Vittorio Alfieri

Book Overview

Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Vittorio Alfieri is a book written by Vittorio Alfieri himself in 1821. It is an autobiographical account of the life and literary works of the Italian poet, playwright, and literary critic, Vittorio Alfieri. The book is divided into three parts, each covering different aspects of Alfieri's life. The first part of the book covers Alfieri's early life, including his childhood, education, and the various travels he undertook throughout Europe. It also discusses his initial interest in literature and his early attempts at writing. The second part of the book focuses on Alfieri's literary career, including his most famous works such as his plays, sonnets, and prose writings. The book provides a detailed analysis of his literary style and the themes that he explored in his works. The final part of the book covers Alfieri's personal life, including his relationships with various women, his political beliefs, and his involvement in the Italian independence movement. It also discusses his final years and his legacy as a writer and intellectual.Overall, Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Vittorio Alfieri is a comprehensive and insightful account of the life and works of one of Italy's most important literary figures. It provides a unique perspective on the literary and cultural history of Italy in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165424118
• ISBN13: 9781165424115
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"