The Heroic Enthusiasts (Gli Eroici Furori) Part the First by Giordano Bruno

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Author Bruno, Giordano, 1548-1600
Translator Williams, L.
Uniform Title De gli eroici furori. English
Title The Heroic Enthusiasts (Gli Eroici Furori) Part the First
An Ethical Poem
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Summary "The Heroic Enthusiasts (Gli Eroici Furori) Part the First" by Giordano Bruno is an ethical poem written in the late 16th century. The work delves into profound philosophical and moral themes, largely influenced by the Renaissance's humanist ideals. Bruno presents the concept of heroism through the lens of intellectual and spiritual exaltation, exploring the nature of love, knowledge, and passion, with the protagonist representing the fervor of thought and existential struggle. The opening of the text establishes a dialogue between the characters Tansillo and Cicada, where various definitions and aspects of poetry are examined. Tansillo articulates the distinction between true poetry and mere versification, considering the inspiration of the Muses as essential to genuine creativity. This philosophical discourse is interwoven with the exploration of love's complexities, wherein emotional turmoil and desire are depicted as both agonizing and ennobling. Bruno sets the stage to discuss the human condition's dualities—pleasure and pain, hope and despair—highlighting the struggle between base instincts and the pursuit of higher knowledge. Overall, the beginning invites readers to reflect on the relationship between human emotions and the quest for understanding the divine and the self. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Subject Philosophical anthropology
Subject Philosophy, Renaissance
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EBook-No. 19817
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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