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1509 In Literature
This article contains information about the literary events and publications of 1509. Events *''unknown dates'' **Alexander Barclay's ''The Shyp of Folys of the Worlde'' and Henry Watson's ''The Shyppe of Fooles'' appear. Both are English verse translations ultimately deriving from Sebastian Brant's satire ''Das Narrenschiff'' (1494 in poetry, 1494). **Desiderius Erasmus writes ''The Praise of Folly'' while staying with Thomas More in England. **The early 14th-century verse romance ''Richard Coer de Lyon'' is first published, by Wynkyn de Worde in England. New books Prose *Desiderius Erasmus – ''Stultitiae Laus (The Praise of Folly)'' *''Fortunatus (book), Fortunatus'' (published in Augsburg) *Francesco Guicciardini – ''Storie fiorentine (History of Florence)'' *Manjarasa – ''Samyukta Koumudi'' *Luca Pacioli – ''De divina proportione'' (illustrations by Leonardo da Vinci) *John Stanbridge – ''Vulgaria'' Drama *Ludovico Ariosto – ''I suppositi'' Poetry *Stephen Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ludovico Ariosto
Ludovico Ariosto (, ; ; 8 September 1474 – 6 July 1533) was an Italian poet. He is best known as the author of the romance epic '' Orlando Furioso'' (1516). The poem, a continuation of Matteo Maria Boiardo's ''Orlando Innamorato'', describes the adventures of Charlemagne, Orlando, and the Franks as they battle against the Saracens with diversions into many sideplots. The poem is transformed into a satire of the chivalric tradition. Ariosto composed the poem in the ottava rima rhyme scheme and introduced narrative commentary throughout the work. Ariosto also coined the term "humanism" (in Italian, ''umanesimo'') for choosing to focus upon the strengths and potential of humanity, rather than only upon its role as subordinate to God. This led to Renaissance humanism. Birth and early life Ariosto was born in Reggio nell'Emilia, where his father Niccolò Ariosto was commander of the citadel. He was the oldest of 10 children and was seen as the successor to the patriarchal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Poetry
Indian poetry and Indian literature in general, has a long history dating back to Vedic times. They were written in various Indian languages such as Vedic Sanskrit, Classical Sanskrit, Ancient Meitei, Modern Meitei, Telugu, Tamil, Odia, Maithili, Kannada, Bengali, Assamese, Hindi, Marathi and Urdu among other prominent languages. Poetry in foreign languages such as English also has a strong influence on Indian poetry. The poetry reflects diverse spiritual traditions within India. In particular, many Indian poets have been inspired by mystical experiences. Poetry is the oldest form of literature and has a rich written and oral tradition. Longest poems Indian poetry awards There are very few literary awards in India for poetry alone. The prestigious awards like Jnanapeeth, Sahitya Akademi and Kalidas Samman etc. are given away to writers of both prose and poetry. Most of the awards have gone to novelists. Few poets have received these awards. Jnanpith Awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanaka Dasa
Kanaka Dasa (1509–1606) also known as Daasashreshta Kanakadasa (ದಾಸಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠ ಕನಕದಾಸ), was a Haridasa saint and philosopher of Dvaita Vedanta, from present-day Karnataka, India. He was a follower of Madhvacharya's Dvaita philosophy and a disciple of Vyasatirtha. He was a composer of Carnatic music, poet, reformer and musician. He is known for his keertanas and ugabhoga, and his compositions in the Kannada language for Carnatic music. Like other Haridasas, he used simple Kannada and native metrical forms for his compositions. Birth Kanaka Dasa was born into a Kannada kuruba family in Baada village, near Bankapura in Karnataka, and was a warrior at the Bankapura fort. He was taught by Srinivasacharya. As a child, he became an expert in "tarka", "vyakarana", and "mimamsa". Based on one of his compositions, it is interpreted that he was injured in battle and took to the practice of chanting the name of Lord Hari. A beggar appeared to Kanaka Dasa, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1546 In Literature
This article contains information about the literary events and publications of 1546. Events *July 17 – Peter Faber, appointed by Pope Paul III to act as a ''peritus'' on behalf of the Holy See at the Council of Trent, arrives in Rome; exhausted by his journey; he dies a fortnight later. *''unknown date'' – Francisco de Moraes visits Paris for the second time, obtaining inspiration for his ''Palmerin d'Angleterre''. New books Prose *Sir John Prise of Brecon (anonymously) – ''Yn y lhyvyr hwnn'' (first book printed in Welsh) *François Rabelais – ''Le Tiers Livre'' Drama *Sperone Speroni – ''Canace (play), Canace'' (published) Poetry *''See 1546 in poetry'' Births *March 27 – Johannes Piscator, German theologian (died 1625 in literature, 1625) *May 21 – Madeleine de l'Aubespine, French poet and patron (died 1596 in literature, 1596) *October 5 – Cyriakus Schneegass, German Lutheran pastor, composer and music theorist (died 1597 in literature, 1597) *''unknown da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Poetry
French poetry () is a category of French literature. It may include Francophone literature, Francophone poetry composed outside France and poetry written in other languages of France. French prosody and poetics The modern French language does not have a significant stress accent (as English does) or long syllable, long and short syllables (as Latin does). This means that the French metric line is generally not determined by the number of beats, but by the number of syllables (see syllabic verse; in the Renaissance, there was a brief attempt to develop a French poetics based on long and short syllables [see "musique mesurée"]). The most common Meter (poetry), metric lengths are the ten-syllable line (decasyllable), the eight-syllable line (octosyllable) and the twelve-syllable line (the so-called "French alexandrine, alexandrin"). In traditional French poetry, all permissible Liaison (linguistics), liaisons are made between words. Furthermore, unlike modern spoken French (at lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Étienne Dolet
Étienne Dolet (; 3 August 15093 August 1546) was a French scholar, translation, translator and printer (publisher), printer. He was a controversial figure throughout his lifetime, which was buffeted by the opposing forces of the Renaissance and the French Inquisition. His early attacks upon the Inquisition and the municipal authorities of Toulouse, together with his later publications in Lyon, caused the French Inquisition to monitor his activities closely. After several stays in prison, the combined efforts of the ''parlement'' of Paris, the Inquisition, and the theological faculty of the University of Paris, Sorbonne resulted in his conviction for heresy and a death sentence. He was hanged and burned with his books on the Place Maubert in Paris. In modern times, Dolet is remembered as a martyr for what is now known as freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Early life and education Born in 1509 to parents who are not known to modern historians, Dolet lived in Orléans unti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
August 3
Events Pre-1600 * 8 – Roman Empire general Tiberius defeats the Dalmatae on the river Bosna. * 435 – Deposed Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Nestorius, considered the originator of Nestorianism, is exiled by Roman Emperor Theodosius II to a monastery in Egypt. * 881 – Battle of Saucourt-en-Vimeu: Louis III of France defeats the Vikings, an event celebrated in the poem '' Ludwigslied''. * 908 – Battle of Eisenach: An invading Hungarian force defeats an East Frankish army under Duke Burchard of Thuringia. * 1031 – Olaf II of Norway is canonized as Saint Olaf by Grimketel, the English Bishop of Selsey. * 1057 – Frederick of Lorraine elected as Pope Stephen IX. * 1342 – The Siege of Algeciras commences during the Spanish Reconquista. * 1492 – Christopher Columbus sets sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain. * 1527 – The first known letter from North America is sent by John Rut while at St. John's, Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1564 In Literature
This article contains information about the literary events and publications of 1564. Events *January – János Zsámboky (Johannes Sambucus) completes the preface to his ''Emblemata''. *February 6 – John Calvin, in the throes of his final illness, preaches his last sermon, in Geneva. *March 1 – Ivan Fyodorov with Pyotr Mstislavets prints the '' Acts and Epistles of the Apostles'' (an '' Apostolos''), the first printed work in the Russian language that can be dated, at the Moscow Print Yard. *''unknown dates'' **A revised edition of the ''Index Librorum Prohibitorum'', authorised by the Council of Trent, is printed in Venice. **A chained library (''librije'') with access for the public is attached to the church of St. Walburgis in Zutphen, Netherlands. It will still be extant with its original fittings in the 21st century. New books Prose *John Dee – '' Monas Hieroglyphica'' *''Magdeburger Centurien ( Magdeburg Centuries)'', volumes VII and VIII * Girolamo Maggi – '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Calvin
John Calvin (; ; ; 10 July 150927 May 1564) was a French Christian theology, theologian, pastor and Protestant Reformers, reformer in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation. He was a principal figure in the development of the system of Christian theology later called Calvinism, including its doctrines of predestination and of God's Monergism, absolute sovereignty in the Christian soteriology, salvation of the human soul from death and Damnation, eternal damnation. Calvinist doctrines were Augustinian soteriology, influenced by and elaborated upon the Augustinian and other Christian traditions. Various Reformed Christianity, Reformed Church like Continental Reformed, Congregationalism, Presbyterianism, Waldensians, Reformed Baptists, Baptist Reformed, Calvinistic Methodism, Calvinist Methodism, and Reformed Anglican Churches, which look to Calvin as the chief expositor of their beliefs, have spread throughout the world. Calvin was a tireless polemicist and Christian apolog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
July 10
Events Pre-1600 * 138 – Emperor Hadrian of Rome dies of heart failure at his residence on the bay of Naples, Baiae; he is buried at Rome in the Tomb of Hadrian beside his late wife, Vibia Sabina. * 420 – Having usurped the throne of Emperor Gong of Jin, Liu Yu proclaims himself Emperor of the Liu Song dynasty. * 645 – Isshi Incident: Prince Naka-no-Ōe and Fujiwara no Kamatari assassinate Soga no Iruka during a ''coup d'état'' at the imperial palace. * 988 – The Norse King Glúniairn recognises Máel Sechnaill mac Domnaill, High King of Ireland, and agrees to pay taxes and accept Brehon Law; the event is considered to be the founding of the city of Dublin. * 1212 – The most severe of several early fires of London burns most of the city to the ground. * 1290 – Ladislaus IV, King of Hungary, is assassinated at the castle of Körösszeg (modern-day Cheresig in Romania). * 1460 – Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, defeats the kin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1556 In Literature
This article contains information about the literary events and publications of 1556. Events *''Unknown dates'' **The first printing press in India is introduced by Jesuits at Saint Paul's College, Goa. **The first written evidence of Yakshagana dance-drama is found on an inscription at the Lakshminarayana Temple, Hosaholalu in India. **Augustus, Elector of Saxony, establishes a royal state library in Dresden, predecessor of the Saxon State and University Library Dresden. New books Prose *Georg Bauer – ''De re metallica'' *John Ponet – ''A Short Treasure of Politic Power'' Poetry *Pierre de Ronsard – ''Les Hymnes'' Births *March 7 – Guillaume du Vair, French lawyer and philosopher (died 1621 in literature, 1621) *April 27 – François Béroalde de Verville, French novelist and poet (died 1626 in literature, 1626) *July 25 (baptised) – George Peele, English dramatist and poet (died 1596 in literature, 1596) *August 10 – Philipp Nicolai, German poet and composer (di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
