Silvio Pellico was born at Saluzzo, in North Italy, in the year of the fall of the Bastille, 1789. His health as a child was feeble, his temper gentle, and he had the instincts of a poet. Before he was ten years old he had written a tragedy on a theme taken from Macpherson's Ossian. His chief delight as a boy was in acting plays with other children, and he acquired from his father a strong interest in the patriotic movements of the time. He fastened upon French literature during a stay of som...

"Essays on Darwinism" by Thomas Roscoe Rede Stebbing is a critical examination of Charles Darwin's theories and their implications for science and philosophy. Stebbing, a prominent biologist and philosopher, delves into the nuances of Darwin's ideas, exploring the impact of natural selection and evolution on our understanding of life. His essays challenge readers to consider the broader implications of Darwinism, not just in biology but also in ethics and society, making it a significant c...

Luigi Lanzi's 'The History of Italian Painting' is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the evolution of Italian painting from its earliest manifestations to the Renaissance period. Lanzi skillfully dissects the artistic movements, techniques, and themes that defined Italian painting, offering a detailed analysis that showcases his profound knowledge of the subject. His writing style is academic yet accessible, making this book suitable for both scholars and enthusiasts of art his...

In "Tales of Humour, Gallantry & Romance, Selected and Translated from the Italian," the anonymous translator curates a rich tapestry of Italian narrative traditions that harmoniously intertwine humor, chivalry, and tender affection. Characterized by a lively and engaging prose style, each tale blends vivid imagery with whimsical characterizations, reflecting the cultural nuances of Italy'Äôs diverse regions. The text showcases a spectrum of voices and perspectives, capturing the multiface...

In "My Ten Years' Imprisonment," Silvio Pellico presents a poignant autobiographical account of his incarceration within the Austrian prisons of Venice, where he was held as a political prisoner for his nationalistic beliefs during the Risorgimento. The narrative eloquently captures the psychological and spiritual turmoil of confinement, conveyed through a lyrical prose that emphasizes emotional depth and moral reflection. Pellico's work is not merely a recounting of suffering; it intertwi...

Luigi Lanzi's The History of Painting in Italy is a foundational survey of Italian art from the revival of painting after the Middle Ages through the regional schools of the Renaissance and Baroque. Organized by schools rather than by isolated biographies, it combines close stylistic observation with historical classification, distinguishing Florentine, Venetian, Roman, Lombard, Bolognese, and other traditions. Its prose reflects Enlightenment habits of order, comparison, and critical judg...

The History of Painting in Italy offers a rigorous survey of the peninsula's schools from the Trecento to the late eighteenth century, balancing connoisseurial attention to technique with a lucid taxonomy of regional styles. Lanzi maps the interplay of disegno and colorito, traces lineages from Giotto through Raphael, Titian, Correggio, and the Carracci, and corrects partisan narratives by grounding judgments in autopsy, documents, and inscriptions. His prose is sober and precise, embodyin...

Harlequin® Presents brings you a collection of four new titles! This Presents box set includes:**A VIRGIN TO REDEEM THE BILLIONAIREBy Dani Collins**Ruthless billionaire Kaine has just given Gisella a shocking ultimatum: use her spotless reputation to save his own or he’ll ruin her family for betraying him! But uncovering sweet Gisella’s virginity makes Kaine want her for so much more than revenge...CROWN PRINCE’S BOUGHT BRIDE

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Harlequin® Presents brings you a collection of four new titles! This Presents box set includes:THE SPANIARD’S STOLEN BRIDEBrides of InnocenceBy Maisey YatesFor Diego, kidnapping and marrying his brother’s fiancée Liliana seems a perfectly sensible way to secure his inheritance! The heat of their marriage bed is scorching, but is their connection powerful enough to redeem this dark-hearted billionair...