Ross, James Bruce
Portable Renaissance Reader (The Viking Portable Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140150612
- author:
- Ross, James Bruce
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Australia
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1953
- Pages:
- 768
- Genre:
- Collections & anthologies of various literary forms
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Portable Renaissance Reader brings together essential passages from over 100 influential thinkers and writers of the 15th and 16th centuries. This collection features works by prominent figures such as Erasmus, Cervantes, Boccaccio, Montaigne, Bodin, Dürer, Machiavelli, Guicciardini, Rabelais, Leonardo, Cellini, Copernicus, Galileo, Savonarola, Luther, and Calvin.
These passages showcase the breadth of Renaissance thought, covering topics from literature to philosophy, politics, and science. This anthology provides a unique insight into the intellectual landscape of Europe during this pivotal period in history.
With its diverse range of authors and subjects, The Portable Renaissance Reader offers a fascinating glimpse into the minds that shaped Western culture. This collection is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the Renaissance era and its enduring impact on modern society.
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