Silvio Pellico was born at Saluzzo, in North Italy, in the year of the fall of the Bastille, 1789. His health as a child was feeble, his temper gentle, and he had the instincts of a poet. Before he was ten years old he had written a tragedy on a theme taken from Macpherson's Ossian. His chief delight as a boy was in acting plays with other children, and he acquired from his father a strong interest in the patriotic movements of the time. He fastened upon French literature during a stay of som...

"Essays on Darwinism" by Thomas Roscoe Rede Stebbing is a critical examination of Charles Darwin's theories and their implications for science and philosophy. Stebbing, a prominent biologist and philosopher, delves into the nuances of Darwin's ideas, exploring the impact of natural selection and evolution on our understanding of life. His essays challenge readers to consider the broader implications of Darwinism, not just in biology but also in ethics and society, making it a significant c...

Luigi Lanzi's 'The History of Italian Painting' is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the evolution of Italian painting from its earliest manifestations to the Renaissance period. Lanzi skillfully dissects the artistic movements, techniques, and themes that defined Italian painting, offering a detailed analysis that showcases his profound knowledge of the subject. His writing style is academic yet accessible, making this book suitable for both scholars and enthusiasts of art his...

In "Tales of Humour, Gallantry & Romance, Selected and Translated from the Italian," the anonymous translator curates a rich tapestry of Italian narrative traditions that harmoniously intertwine humor, chivalry, and tender affection. Characterized by a lively and engaging prose style, each tale blends vivid imagery with whimsical characterizations, reflecting the cultural nuances of Italy'Äôs diverse regions. The text showcases a spectrum of voices and perspectives, capturing the multiface...

The History of Painting in Italy offers a rigorous survey of the peninsula's schools from the Trecento to the late eighteenth century, balancing connoisseurial attention to technique with a lucid taxonomy of regional styles. Lanzi maps the interplay of disegno and colorito, traces lineages from Giotto through Raphael, Titian, Correggio, and the Carracci, and corrects partisan narratives by grounding judgments in autopsy, documents, and inscriptions. His prose is sober and precise, embodyin...

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The latest red-hot romances from Mills & Boon Modern!A Wedding at the Italian’s Demand by Kim LawrenceIvo Greco is determined to claim his orphaned nephew—the infant who will inherit the Greco fortune. To do so he needs to convince the baby’s legal guardian, fiery Flora Henderson, to wear his ring. But whisking Flora to Tuscany as his fake fiancée comes with a complication…their undeniable chemistry! A permanent marriage was never on the cards for ...

This collection was designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically, chronologically and by category, making it easier to access individual books and poems. This collection offers lower price, the convenience of a one-time download, and it reduces the clutter in your digital library. All books included in this collection feature a hyperlinked table of contents and footnotes. The collection is complimented by an author biography.This Co...

The essential collection of books and poetry by Robert Browning:Table Of ContentsA BLOT IN THE 'SCUTCHEONSHORTER POEMSCHRISTMAS EVEDRAMATIC ROMANCESAN INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ROBERT BROWNING'S POETRYTHE LETTERS OF ROBERT BROWNINGMEN AND WOMENSELECTIONS FROM THE POEMS AND PLAYS OF ROBERT BROWNING

Matthew Gregory Lewis, who professed to have translated this romance out of the German, very much, I believe, as Horace Walpole professed to have taken The Castle of Otranto from an old Italian manuscript, was born in 1775 of a wealthy family. His father had an estate in India and a post in a Government office. His mother was daughter to Sir Thomas Sewell, Master of the Rolls in the reign of George III. She was a young mother; her son Matthew was devoted to her from the first. As a child h...

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Matthew Gregory Lewis (9 July 1775 – 16 May 1818) was an English novelist and dramatist, often referred to as "Monk" Lewis, because of the success of his classic Gothic novel, The Monk.As a writer, Lewis is typically classified as writing in the horror-gothic genre along with authors Charles Robert Maturin and Mary Shelley. Though he was most assuredly influenced by Ann Radcliffe’s The Mysteries of Udolpho and William Godwin’s Caleb Williams, taking Radcliffe’s obs...