Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent (vol. 2 of 2)
by Alfred von Reumont (1808–1887)
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"Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent" (vol. 2 of 2) by Alfred von Reumont is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life and contributions of Lorenzo de' Medici, a significant figure in the Renaissance, focusing on his role as a poet, political leader, and patron of the arts. It reflects on the cultural and intellectual milieu of 15th-century Florence and the key figures that influenced Lorenzo. The opening of the volume presents an introduction to Lorenzo's poetic endeavors. It highlights a letter he wrote to Federigo of Aragon, showcasing his commitment to preserving and promoting Italian poetry. The text emphasizes Lorenzo's view of the Italian language as rich and capable of expressing profound thoughts and feelings, positioning him as a significant literary figure of his time. Through discussions of famous poets like Dante and Petrarca, the writing explores Lorenzo's philosophical outlook and his attempts to strengthen the cultural heritage of Tuscany through his literary contributions.
- Medici, Lorenzo de', 1449-1492
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Chapter VII
MARSILIO FICINO AND CRISTOFORO LANDINO.
Platonism—Ficino’s Influence on Religion and Philosophy—The
Connection of Platonism with Christianity—Speculation and
Reality—Marsilio Ficino and Dante—Ficino’s Works—Book
on Christian Learning—Translation of Plato—‘Theologia
Platonica’—Translation of Plotinus and Dionysius the
Areopagite—Ficino’s Letters on Personal Relations—His Connection
with Learned Foreigners—His Manner of life—His Advice to Lorenzo
de’ Medici and to Cardinal Raffael Riario—His Picture of a Right
Way of Living—Lorenzo’s Connection with Ficino—Cristoforo
Landino’s Position and Labours—The Camaldulensian
Discussions—Leon Battista Alberti with the Medici Brothers and
their Friends in the Abbey of Camaldoli—Various Phases of the
Study of Dante—Dante and the Fifteenth Century Biographies of
Dante—First Edition of the ‘Divine Comedy’—Landino’s Edition,
with a Commentary—Study of Dante in Landino’s Time 20
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This free edition of Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent (vol. 2 of 2) by Alfred von Reumont comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #50625, released 2015-12-05. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Biographies, History - European, History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750).
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