Literary Imitation in the Italian Renaissance
Author | : Martin L. McLaughlin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 314 |
Release | : 1995 |
ISBN-10 | : 0191673447 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780191673443 |
Rating | : 4/5 (443 Downloads) |
Download or read book Literary Imitation in the Italian Renaissance written by Martin L. McLaughlin and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concept of imitatio - the imitation of classical and vernacular texts - was a dominant critical and creative principle in Italian Renaissance literature. This study charts the development of imitatio from the 14th to the early 16th centuries, offering insights into the works of Italian writers