Publisher's Synopsis
The Autobiography of Vittorio Alfieri, The Tragic Poet is a literary work written by Vittorio Alfieri and published in 1845. The book is an autobiographical account of the life of the author, who was a prominent Italian poet, playwright, and literary figure of the 18th century.In the book, Alfieri recounts his life story, from his childhood in Piedmont to his travels throughout Europe and his eventual return to Italy. He discusses his experiences as a soldier, his political beliefs and involvement in the Italian nationalist movement, and his literary career.The book also includes Alfieri's reflections on his personal relationships, including his tumultuous love affairs and his friendships with prominent figures such as Voltaire and Napoleon.As a tragic poet, Alfieri's writing style is characterized by themes of passion, love, and death, and this is reflected in his autobiographical account. The book provides a unique insight into the life and mind of one of Italy's most celebrated literary figures, making it a valuable resource for scholars and lovers of Italian literature alike.With An Original Essay On The Genius And Times Of Alfieri.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.
