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Politian: see Poliziano, Angelo Poliziano, Angelo (än`jālō pōlētsēä`nō), or Politian ..... Click the link for more information. . Politianorig. Angelo Poliziano or Angelo Ambrogini(born July 14, 1454, Montepulciano, Tuscany—died Sept. 28/29, 1494, Florence) Italian poet and humanist. He demonstrated his poetic abilities early and became a friend and protégé of Lorenzo de' Medici. One of the foremost classical scholars of the Renaissance, he produced between 1473 and 1478 Latin and Greek verses that are among the best examples of humanist poetry. He was also, with Lorenzo, a leader in the revaluation of literature in Italian. His vernacular works include Stanzas Begun for the Tournament of the Magnificent Giuliano de' Medici (1475–78), a masterpiece in ottava rima, and the drama Orfeo (1480). Politian Italian name Angelo Polliziano; original name Angelo Ambrogini. 1454--94, Florentine humanist and poet How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He includes an edition and translation of an important letter of Angelo Poliziano to Francesco della Casa describing the device constructed by Lorenzo della Volpaia which was a source of wonder in Florence. Early on in their relationship he accuses her of becoming "one of those American Express ladies" (177) because she was reading Pulci, Ficino, and Poliziano, and her both issues surface: nz Cabernet Sauvignon USA, Hedges Family Estate, 2001 Reserve, Red Mountain (WA) Sangiovese Italy, Poliziano, 2000 Asinone, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Syrah Australia, d'Arenberg, 2003 The Laughing Magpie, McLaren Vale www. |
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