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Aminta: A Pastoral Drama
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025271033
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 214
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Aminta: A Pastoral Drama is a cornerstone of Italian Renaissance literature, written by the celebrated poet Torquato Tasso. This lyrical masterpiece explores the complexities of unrequited love through the story of the shepherd Aminta, who is deeply enamored with the nymph Silvia, a devotee of the goddess Diana. Set against an idealized pastoral landscape, the work weaves together themes of passion, innocence, and the transformative power of affection.
The drama is renowned for its rhythmic elegance and its profound influence on the development of the pastoral genre in European theater and poetry. Through its cast of shepherds and nymphs, Tasso examines the tension between natural desire and the constraints of societal expectations. Aminta: A Pastoral Drama remains a significant work for those interested in the history of drama, Italian classics, and the enduring beauty of pastoral storytelling. Its rich dialogue and evocative imagery continue to resonate, offering a glimpse into the courtly aesthetics and philosophical inquiries of the sixteenth century.
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