Il Pastor Fido
| AUTHOR | Guarini, Battista; Taylor, Richard L. |
| PUBLISHER | Hutson Street Press (05/22/2025) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Il Pastor Fido (The Faithful Shepherd) is Battista Guarini's famous pastoral tragicomedy, a work that stands as one of the most influential plays of the late Italian Renaissance. First published in 1590, it quickly became a sensation throughout Europe, inspiring countless imitations and adaptations. Guarini's play blends elements of tragedy and comedy within a pastoral setting, exploring themes of love, fidelity, and the conflict between reason and passion.
Set in Arcadia, the play follows the entangled relationships of shepherds and nymphs, featuring complex characters torn between their desires and their duties. The beautiful verse and intricate plot of "Il Pastor Fido" capture the spirit of the era, reflecting the intellectual and artistic currents of the time. This edition offers readers a chance to rediscover a pivotal work of Italian literature that continues to resonate with its exploration of human nature and the complexities of love.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
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Il Pastor Fido (The Faithful Shepherd) is Battista Guarini's famous pastoral tragicomedy, a work that stands as one of the most influential plays of the late Italian Renaissance. First published in 1590, it quickly became a sensation throughout Europe, inspiring countless imitations and adaptations. Guarini's play blends elements of tragedy and comedy within a pastoral setting, exploring themes of love, fidelity, and the conflict between reason and passion.
Set in Arcadia, the play follows the entangled relationships of shepherds and nymphs, featuring complex characters torn between their desires and their duties. The beautiful verse and intricate plot of "Il Pastor Fido" capture the spirit of the era, reflecting the intellectual and artistic currents of the time. This edition offers readers a chance to rediscover a pivotal work of Italian literature that continues to resonate with its exploration of human nature and the complexities of love.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.