| Author |
Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519 |
| Compiler |
Solmi, Edmondo, 1874-1912 |
| Title |
Frammenti letterari e filosofici
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| Original Publication |
Italy: G. Barbera,1908.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 48.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Le favole -- Le allegorie -- I pensieri -- I paesi e le figure -- Le profezie e le facezie.
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| Credits |
Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Frammenti letterari e filosofici" by Leonardo da Vinci is a collection of literary and philosophical reflections written during the early 20th century. This work is a compilation of various fragments that explore themes of nature, knowledge, morality, and creativity through allegories, fables, and thoughts inspired by the natural world. It aims to present the profound insights and observations of one of history's greatest minds. The opening of the collection delves into Leonardo's passionate relationship with nature and his relentless pursuit of understanding its laws and mysteries. Reflecting on his childhood experiences and early artistic ambitions, it establishes a foundation for the intellectual journey he undertakes throughout his life. The text emphasizes his struggle between the demands of his time for practical accomplishments and his deeper yearning for theoretical and scientific exploration, hinting at the tension that characterized his life and work. The fragments serve not just as historical insights but also as a philosophical inquiry into the nature of existence and knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
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| LoC Class |
N: Fine Arts
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| Subject |
Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519
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| Subject |
Art -- Philosophy
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67931 |
| Release Date |
Apr 26, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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