Publisher's Synopsis
Marci Hieronymi Vidae, Cremonensis, Albae Episcopi, De Arte Poetica Libri Tres: Bucolica, Et Epistola Ad Joannem Matthaeum Gibertum (1722) is a book written by Marco Girolamo Vida. It is a collection of three books that discuss the art of poetry. The first book, Bucolica, focuses on pastoral poetry and the use of nature in poetry. The second book, De Arte Poetica, discusses the principles of poetry, including the use of language and the importance of structure. The third book, Epistola Ad Joannem Matthaeum Gibertum, is a letter addressed to the poet Giovanni Matteo Giberti, in which Vida offers advice on the art of poetry. The book was originally published in 1527 and was widely influential in the development of Renaissance poetry. This 1722 edition includes additional commentary and annotations to help readers understand the text.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
