The Sonnets of Michael Angelo Buonarroti and Tommaso Campanella; Now for the First Time Translated into Rhymed English: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
The Sonnets of Michael Angelo Buonarroti and Tommaso Campanella; Now for the First Time Translated into Rhymed English: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Sonnets of Michael Angelo Buonarroti and Tommaso Campanella; Now for the First Time Translated into Rhymed English is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Campanella, Tommaso (1568–1639); Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564). The listed translation credits are Symonds, John Addington (1840–1893).
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"The Sonnets of Michael Angelo Buonarroti and Tommaso Campanella; Now for the First Time Translated into Rhymed English" by John Addington Symonds is a collection of poetry written during the late 19th century. This work, which includes sonnets by two of Italy's most significant historical figures, explores themes of beauty, philosophy, and the artistic spirit, juxtaposing the lives and thoughts of Michelangelo, a towering figure of the Renaissance, and Campanella, a philosopher enduring the hardships of imprisonment during the Counter-Reformation. At the start of this volume, Symonds introduces his translation of Michelangelo's sonnets, emphasizing the poet's devotion to beauty in art and the philosophical undercurrents of his emotions, particularly in reference to love and mortality. The opening highlights the contrasting environments of both poets: Michelangelo, celebrated within the artistic communities of Renaissance Italy, and Campanella, whose reflections emerged from the isolation of a dungeon. The introductory sections outline the complexities of translating these sonnets, considering the challenges of conveying their depth in English while maintaining their original rhythm and rhyme, setting the stage for an engaging exploration of both poets' artistic legacies.
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- Title: The Sonnets of Michael Angelo Buonarroti and Tommaso Campanella; Now for the First Time Translated into Rhymed English
- Author credits: Campanella, Tommaso (1568–1639); Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Symonds, John Addington (1840–1893)
Catalogue subjects
- Campanella, Tommaso, 1568-1639 -- Translations into English
- Italian poetry -- Translations into English
- Michelangelo Buonarroti, 1475-1564 -- Translations into English
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- Category: Poetry
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