1582 1ed Curtio Gonzaga Faithful Lover Italian Poetry Occult Magic Supernatural

1582 1^ed Curtio Gonzaga Faithful Lover Italian Poetry Occult Magic Supernatural

 

Thought be written concurrently with Tasso’s ‘Jerusalem Delivered,’ Curtio Gonzaga’s ‘Il fido amante’ is an heroic poem consisting of 36 songs and passages. This work celebrates the life of the Gonzaga family, outlining celebrations and accomplishments, along with his battles of the supernatural and occult magic. The protagonist, thought to be Gonzaga himself, suffers from the slavery of love and follows blindly as the title suggests – the faithful lover.

 

An exceedingly rare first edition printing of Gonzaga’s famed collection of poetry known to be one of the favorites in Tasso’s library.

 

Item number: #2929

Price: $950

 

GONZAGA, Curtio

 

Il fido amante; poema eroico.

 

Mantova : Ruffinello, 1582. First edition.

 

Details:

• Collation complete with all pages: [4], 217, [1]
• References: Adams G 856; Brunett II, 1665; Choix XII, 18508; Edit16, 21437;
• Language: Italian
• Binding: Vellum; secure
• Size: ~8.5in X 7in (21.5cm x 17.5cm)

 

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