Torquato Tasso
Aminta
- ISBN 13:
- 9780934977654
- author:
- Torquato Tasso
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Italica Press, Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 216mm
- Genre:
- Plays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Tasso's masterpiece Aminta is one of the most famous pastoral plays ever written. First published in Italy and now presented here in an English translation, it has had a profound influence on Western literature. Set in an ideal forest, far from urban sophistication, this play tells the story of satyrs, nymphs, shepherds, and lovers. Its impact can be seen in numerous plays across Europe, including works by French, Spanish, and English playwrights. This edition is accompanied by original woodcuts from the 1589 Aldine edition. With its rich history and enduring influence, Aminta remains a significant work of literature.
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