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Explore the significant Renaissance writers such as Petrarch, Boccaccio, Machiavelli, and Colonna. Discover their unique styles, purposes, and influence on literature, politics, and society during the Renaissance era.
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Renaissance Writers Change Literature • Literature reflected the time • Purpose: self expression, or to portray distinct individuality of subjects • Began trends that modern writers follow • Wrote in the vernacular
Vernacular • Many Renaissance writers wrote in their native language (vernacular), instead of Latin
Francesco Petrarch • Father of Humanism • Great poet • Wrote in both Italian and Latin
Giovanni Boccaccio • Wrote about the plague sweeping through Florence, Italy in his book Decameron. • Used tragic and comedic views • Used humor to illustrate the human condition
Niccolo Machiavelli • The Prince 1513 • Political guide on how to gain power and keep it. • Rulers must be strong, shrewd, crafty, feared and loved to succeed • More important to be politically effective, than morally right.
Vittoria Colonna • Her poems express personal emotions • Exchanged sonnets with Michelangelo • Helped Castiglione get published
Assignment • Turn to pages 42 & 43 • Read the excerpts from each author
Questions • Which author has the best writing? • Which author grabs your attention? • Which author writes for the best purpose? • What influence did these writers have over the Renaissance?