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Pope Urban VIII and Pope Alexander VII: Selected Poetry
Urban VIII and Alexander VII each occupied the papal throne during the seventeenth century, and were munificent and discriminating patrons of the arts, as well as men of conspicuous erudition and imagination. They were also sensitive, inspired, and highly accomplished poets. The cultural milieu from which they sprang was a halcyon era in which literature and the arts flourished with all the apollonian refulgence of a splendid, and sometimes extravagant, opulence. The present work of adaptation, employing strictly the medium of English heroic verse, comprises a choice cornucopia of the lyrical musings of these two baroque pontiffs--compositions of orphic mellifluence and sidereal luster, which are both rare literary curiosities and ornately fashioned treasures of virtuosic neo-classical poesy. These adaptations attempt to lift the tenebrous veil of alterity and obscurity which has hitherto concealed these masterworks, diligently repolishing their aureate, marble, or onyx surfaces, and humbly offering their nacreous arabesques and argent-spangled trefoils to the discerning eye of the contemporary anglophone reader.
The Artist and the Eternal City
This brilliant vignette of seventeenth-century Rome, its Baroque architecture, and its relationship to the Catholic Church brings to life the friendship between a genius and his patron with an ease of writing that is rare in art history. By 1650, the spiritual and political power of the Catholic Church was shattered. Thanks to the twin blows of the Protestant Reformation and the Thirty Years War, Rome—celebrated both as the Eternal City and Caput Mundi (the head of the world)—had lost its preeminent place in Europe. Then a new Pope, Alexander VII, fired with religious zeal, political guile, and a mania for creating new architecture, determined to restore the prestige of his church by making Rome the key destination for Europe's intellectual, political, and cultural elite. To help him do so, he enlisted the talents of Gianlorenzo Bernini, already celebrated as the most important living artist—no mean feat in the age of Rubens, Rembrandt, and Velazquez.
The Rome of Alexander VII, 1655-1667
The Description for this book, The Rome of Alexander VII, 1655-1667, will be forthcoming.
Pope Alexander the Seventh and the College of Cardinals
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Il nipotismo di Roma, or, The History of the Popes Nephews
Gregorio Leti's 'Il nipotismo di Roma, or, The History of the Popes Nephews' is a fascinating exploration of the nepotism displayed by various popes throughout history. Leti delves into the relationships between popes and their nephews, shedding light on the political and personal dynamics that influenced papal decisions. Written in a straightforward and informative style, the book provides a comprehensive look at this often-overlooked aspect of papal history, making it a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike. Leti's meticulous research and attention to detail bring to life the complexities of nepotism in the Vatican, offering a nuanced understanding of this controversial practice. Through engaging narrative and insightful analysis, Leti paints a vivid portrait of the influential role that nepotism played in the internal workings of the Catholic Church. 'Il nipotismo di Roma' is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of power, family, and religion in Renaissance Rome.
