Torquato Tasso

Birth: 1544-03-11 , Sorrento

Death: 1595-04-25 , Roma

Torquato Tasso was an Italian poet, playwright, and literary critic, renowned for his epic and lyrical poetry. His work is marked by deep religiosity, existential questioning, and the pursuit of an ideal of formal perfection. He faced several personal and intellectual crises throughout his life, which were reflected in his artistic production, oscillating between classical Renaissance and the spiritual tensions of his time. He is considered one of the greatest figures in Italian literature.

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Much wished, hoped little, and demanded nought.

Gratitude

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