1585 Le lettere di M. Bernardo Tasso antique 16th CENTURY

Bernardo Tasso

Le lettere di M. Bernardo Tasso

(The letters of M. Bernardo Tasso)


Venice [Venice], Giacomo Cornetti; 1585


(6) ff., 284 lvs.

Later half calf, smooth gilt decorated spine, leather title label.

 Very good condition


is a collection of the correspondence of Bernardo Tasso, a humanist and Italian Renaissance poet, which offers a vivid glimpse into the intellectual, political and personal life of the 16th century. Through his letters, he engages with important figures of his time, addressing topics such as literature, the court, power relations and the difficulties linked to his status as a courtier. The volume also reveals his familial concerns, notably his role as a father, as well as his reflections on writing and poetry.


Size 4 by 5 3/4"

Text in Italian
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