Notable Men and Women of Our Time

by Paolo Giovio

Overview

Written in the aftermath of the catastrophic sack of Rome in 1527, the historian Paolo Giovio’s dialogue provides an informed perspective on the event from an intimate friend of Pope Clement VII. The work is also remarkable for its discussions of literary style and the much-debated question whether the vernacular could rival or surpass Latin as a vehicle for literary expression. It discusses authors whom Giovio knew personally, such as Ariosto, Castiglione, Machiavelli, Sannazaro, and Vittoria Colonna. The dialogues also contain an extensive survey of Italian noblewomen, shedding new light on their careers and cultural achievements. This volume contains a fresh edition of the Latin text and the first translation of the work into English.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780674055056
Publisher:	Harvard University Press
Publication date:	04/22/2013
Series:	The I Tatti Renaissance Library , #56
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	784
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Kenneth Gouwens is Professor of History at the University of Connecticut.