Publisher's Synopsis
""The Autobiography of Vittorio Alfieri, The Tragic Poet"" is a memoir written by Vittorio Alfieri, an Italian poet and dramatist, and was first published in 1845. In this book, Alfieri recounts his life story, starting from his childhood in Piedmont, Italy, to his travels across Europe and his literary career. Alfieri's life was marked by tragedy and political turmoil, and he writes candidly about his personal struggles, including his difficult relationship with his father, his battles with depression, and his failed attempts at love. He also provides insight into the cultural and political climate of his time, including the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. As a writer, Alfieri is best known for his tragedies, which were inspired by classical Greek drama and dealt with themes of love, revenge, and betrayal. In his autobiography, he discusses his creative process and the challenges he faced in bringing his works to the stage. Overall, ""The Autobiography of Vittorio Alfieri, The Tragic Poet"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a celebrated Italian writer and the cultural and political context in which he lived and worked.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.
