41 results for 'Leopardi, Giacomo'

Giacomo Ceruti: A Compassionate Eye This publication explores the relationship between art, patronage, and economic inequality in early modern Europe through the works of Giacomo Ceruti. Ceruti was...

Giacomo Joyce Faber Stories brings together some of James Joyce's finest short stories, past, present and future. This collection showcases his unique literary style and explores themes that continue...

Giacomo Casanova: A Life of Adventure and Deception This gripping biography offers a nuanced and deeply contextualized account of the life of Giacomo Casanova, a man of unparalleled appetites and...

Giacomo Casanova: A Life of Adventure and Deception A gripping biography that delves into the life of one of history's most infamous libertines, Giacomo Casanova. From his early days as an aspiring...

Giacomo Agostini - Champion of Champions by Mick Walker is a comprehensive account of the extraordinary motorcycle racing career of one of the sport's most successful riders. With an unprecedented 15...

Giacomo Puccini and His World offers a fresh perspective on one of opera's most celebrated composers. This collection of essays by international music specialists sheds new light on Puccini's life,...

Giacomo Leopardi's Canti offers a profound exploration of human unhappiness on earth. Trapped between an admiration for the classical past and a disappointment in the present, Leopardi rejects both...

Giacomo Leopardi's Moral Fables is a collection of philosophical dialogues and social observations that showcase his unique blend of wit and wisdom. First published in 1827, this new translation by J...

Conjuring Hitler: How Britain and America Made the Third Reich by Guido Giacomo Preparata explores a provocative theory about the rise of Nazism. Preparata argues that the British and American...

Giacomo Leopardi's Operette Morali Essays and Dialogues offers a unique insight into the Italian literary tradition. This bilingual edition pairs an authoritative Italian text with a new facing-page...

Canti is a deeply personal and philosophical work that spans drastic shifts in tone and material. Written over several decades, this extraordinary collection encompasses early personal elegies and...

A provocative and groundbreaking work that marks a significant turning point in Umberto Eco's critical labour. In this book, Eco turns himself into his own subject of study and analysis, accompanied...

In 1497, the Renaissance is in full bloom, and for Giacomo, a young servant of the famous painter Leonardo da Vinci, it's a time of great uncertainty. His Master is working on the Last Supper, his...

Giacomo Casanova's memoirs are a testament to his boundless energy and curiosity. This remarkable autobiography recounts his life as a diplomat, businessman, adventurer, and lover, spanning over 70...

Camillo Leonardi's Speculum Lapidum is an encyclopedic summary of classical and medieval sources of lithotherapy, describing the natural, manifest, and occult properties of precious and semiprecious...

Take Away the A is an imaginative romp through the alphabet. It explores how words change when just one letter is removed. For example, without the "A", the Beast becomes Best. This playful concept...

Tim Parks presents a new selection of his latest essays on Italian literature in this lively and accessible exploration of Italy's cultural landscape.This collection features pieces on major figures...

Giorgio Morandi's ascetic still lifes evoke a complexity of emotions and astonishment. In "The Pilgrim's Bowl", Swiss poet Philippe Jaccottet explores the artist's approach, contrasting it with the...

Giacomo Puccini's life and works are revealed in this comprehensive biography by renowned scholar Julian Budden. Blending musical analysis with a colourful account of Puccini's life, the book offers...

An Abyss of Dreams: Tails of the Night of the World is a unique meta-memoir that blurs the lines between reality and dreams. Giacomo Donis recounts his vivid nighttime dreams, from years ago to the...

Giacomo Casanova arrives in England in the summer of 1763, seeking a respite from his restless travels and liaisons. He begins to pursue a beautiful young woman, which leads to his attempt to drown...

This 2011 edition of Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola's influential architectural treatise features an introduction by architectural historian David Watkin. The book presents the five orders of...

The complete vocal score of Giacomo Puccini's La bohème, in the original and authoritative Ricordi edition. This publication features both the Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa,...

Giacomo Casanova was imprisoned in Venice's notorious Leads prison for over 15 months. He battled disease, madness, boredom, and poor conditions before attempting an audacious escape. This is his...

Giacomo Casanova was one of the most fascinating and enigmatic figures of his time. His life was marked by extravagance, deception, and romance, leaving behind a trail of memoirs that have captivated...

The Hospitaller Knights of Saint John, 1523-1565 This volume continues the history of the Hospitaller Knights from their relocation to Malta following the loss of Rhodes in 1522. The period 1523-1565...

Game Theory Volume 1: Basic Concepts by Giacomo Bonanno provides an introduction to non-cooperative Game Theory in two volumes. This first volume covers basic concepts, with Volume 2 focusing on...

Giacomo Casanova's life was a tale of adventure and intrigue, full of twists and turns that would rival even the most compelling fiction. This new selection brings together the highlights of his...

Tosca's Rome: The Play and the Opera in Historical Perspective by Susan Vandiver Nicassio provides a detailed exploration of the historical realities behind Giacomo Puccini's opera. Set against the...

Venice has long been a source of inspiration for writers from around the world. This anthology brings together a diverse range of stories set in this unique and captivating city.From Daphne du...

A delightful gift book celebrating the dogs in Tate's collection. This charming publication showcases the most endearing and amusing depictions of dogs drawn from the museum's holdings. The book is...

Futurism & Europe: A New World Aesthetic explores the connections between this Italian movement and other European avant-gardes from 1912 to 1939. This comprehensive study examines the...

Dying Words by Shaun Hutson is a gripping locked-room mystery that delves into the darker side of human nature. When bestselling biographer Megan Hunter embarks on a publicity tour for her latest...

In 1517 Florence, a city of intrigue and opulence, Rosa Cellini arrives with a plan to take revenge against those who have wronged her. Her target is the Medici Pope, Leo X, who has returned to power...

The Puccini Companion by William Weaver and Simonetta Puccini is a comprehensive collection of writings about one of music's most iconic figures. This in-depth volume delves into the life and works...

Giacomo Puccini's La Bohème is one of the most frequently performed operas in the world. This cultural history offers a fresh reading of a familiar work, tracing the opera's rise to fame through...

The Italian Villa is an emotional and gripping historical romance that spans two decades. In Italy, 1938, Elisa makes a desperate vow to her lover Leo before he joins the resistance, promising to...

Futurism: A Revolutionary Art Movement The Futurist movement was founded in 1909 by Filippo Tommaso Marinetti and his associates, who sought to challenge traditional art forms with their emphasis on...

The Hospitaller Knights of Saint John at Rhodes 1306-1522 by Gordon Ellyson Abercrombie is a comprehensive history of the Order's rise from monastic origins to military prowess. This volume, the...

Uncertainty, Risk and Information: An Economic Analysis by Giacomo Bonanno is a comprehensive textbook that builds upon his previous work, "The Economics of Uncertainty and Insurance". This new...

Fragments of Totality: A New History of Futurism and its Sculptural Experimentation Italian Futurism sought to integrate modern life with every imaginable aesthetic medium, using sculpture as a...