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The object of this book is to give the English readers the material necessary for a full understanding of one of the greatest and most interesting Italian mystical poets: Jacopone da Todi, the typical singer of the Franciscan movement, the first writer of philosophic religious poetry, and perhaps the most picturesque figure in the history of early Italian Literature. - From the Preface
Excerpt from Jacopone Da Todi, Poet and Mystic, 1228-1306: A Spiritual Biography Three types of mind should find pleasure in Jaco pone's work and personality. First, those interested in Christian mysticism; for he is among the most pro found and individual of the thirteenth-century mystics. Next, lovers of poetry; who, even though they may not sympathise with his religious attitude, cannot fail to admire the magnificent poems in which it is expressed mystical love-songs matching in the Sphere of Spiritual passion the most beautiful lyrics of his Tuscan and Bolognese contemporaries. Last, those who care for the Italy of St. Francis and his descendants - though with out Special inclination to ...
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1919 edition. Excerpt: ... PREFACE The object of this book is to give English readers the material necessary for a full understanding of one of the greatest and most interesting Italian mystical poets: Jacopone da Todi, the typical singer of the Franciscan movement, the firstr writer of philosophic religious poetry, and perhaps the most picturesque figure in the history of early Italian literature. Three types of mind should find pleasure in Jacopone's work and personality. First, those interest...
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