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Montgomery, James
Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft
1797
1851
Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin
Shelley, Mary W.
Lardner, Dionysius
1793
1859
Eminent literary and scientific men of Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Vol. 3 (of 3)
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lives_of_the_Most_Eminent_Literary_and_Scientific_Men
Table, analytical and chronological, to the first volume of Lives of Eminent Literary and Scientific Men of Italy, Spain, and Portugal -- Table, analytical and chronological, to the second volume of Lives of Eminent Literary and Scientific Men of Italy, Spain, and Portugal -- Table, analytical and chronological, to the third volume of Lives of Eminent Literary and Scientific Men of Italy, Spain, and Portugal -- Introduction: Mosen Jordi. The Cancioneros. Alphonso X and his court. Alphonso XI and his court. Juan de Mena. Juan de Enzina -- Boscan -- Garcilaso de la Vega -- Diego Hurtado de Mendoza -- Luis de Leon -- Herrera -- Saa de Miranda -- Jorge de Montemayor -- Castillejo -- The early dramatists -- Ercilla -- Cervantes -- Lope de Vega -- Vicente Espinel; Esteban de Villegas -- Gongora -- Quevedo -- Calderon -- Early poets of Portugal: Ribeyra. Saa de Miranda. Gil Vicente. Ferreira -- Camoens.
Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
"Eminent Literary and Scientific Men of Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Vol. 3" conducted by Rev. Dionysius Lardner is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume presents biographies of notable literary and scientific figures from Italy, Spain, and Portugal, offering insights into their contributions and the cultural contexts in which they operated. The book discusses individuals who played critical roles in the development of literature and science in these regions, highlighting figures such as Cervantes, Lope de Vega, and Dante. At the start of the text, the introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Spain's literary history, emphasizing its unique relationship with literature and the arts compared to other countries. It details the impact of early Spanish poetry and the survival of a rich tradition despite periods of political turmoil and suppression. The text mentions the role of the Moors in advancing knowledge and the significant contributions made by Jews in the literary landscape of Spain. Overall, the opening provides a historical backdrop that prepares readers for the ensuing biographies, focusing on the origins and evolution of literary expression in Spain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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