Literature
The Renaissance greatly transformed Italian literature shifting its focus from medieval themes to humanist ideals. It promoted vernacular language and incorporated many classical themes as authors drew inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman literature.
The Prince
Niccolo Machiavelli
Published:1532
Intended to be a guide on how a person can acquire and maintain power.
Opere Di Galileo Galilei Divise in Quattro Tom
Galileo Galilei
Published:1744
A collection of Galilei’s scientific writings published after his death in 1744.
De revolutionibus orbium coelestium
Nicolaus Copernicus
Published: 1543
Contains Copernicus scientific findings and theories on Heliocentrism.
Dante con l’espositione
Dante Alighieri
Published: 1564
A collection of fictional stories written in the first person.
