Torquato Tasso was een 16e-eeuwse Italiaanse dichter wiens werk wordt geprezen om zijn verbeeldingskracht en dramatische weergave van historische conflicten. Zijn verzen vermengen meesterlijk realiteit en illusie, en boeiden eeuwenlang Europese lezers met levendige verhalen. Tasso's literaire nalatenschap ligt in zijn vermogen om boeiende werelden en aangrijpende verhalen te creëren die resoneren met archetypische thema's van strijd en geloof. Hij liet een onuitwisbare indruk achter op de Europese literatuur door zijn unieke poëtische stem en diepgaande vertelkunst.
Exploring the theme of love's emergence from chaos, this work reflects on the timeless nature of love, likening it to the ancient poets' depictions. Despite being an older text, it maintains a youthful vigor and seeks to captivate readers with its fresh perspective. The author, Torquato Tasso, invites readers to appreciate the enduring qualities of love that transcend time, blending historical depth with a sense of renewal.
The translation of Torquato Tasso's ll re Torrismondo offers direct access to this classic Italian tragedy for English-speaking students and scholars. It enhances understanding of the Italian tragedy genre while illuminating the richness of the Italian Renaissance at its peak. This work enables readers to appreciate the nuances of Tasso's writing and the cultural context of the period.
Set in an idyllic forest, this pastoral play features satyrs, nymphs, shepherds, and lovers, showcasing a world untouched by urban complexities. Renowned for its beauty, it marks the rise of its author, famous for the epic poem Gerusalemme liberata. This dual-language edition offers a fresh English translation, the first since the 19th century, making it accessible to a new audience while preserving its original charm.
Tasso's epic poem concerns the capture of Jerusalem by the Crusaders in 1099, and combines the theme of war with romantic and magical tales of love between pagan and Christian. This is the first modern translation that faithfully reflects the sense and verse form of Tasso's hugely infuential masterpiece.
Tasso's masterpiece finally emerges as an English masterpiece.
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