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Vittorio Alfieri was an Italian dramatist born on January 16, 1749, and died on October 8, 1803. His works had a profound impact on 19th-century drama.

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“For one to grasp, whatever be his object, sov'reign power ... is an act of perilous presumption.”

Objects Kings Reign Presumption

Book:The Tragedies of Vittorio Alfieri: Complete, Including His Posthumous Works

Source: The Tragedies of Vittorio Alfieri: Complete, Including His Posthumous Works

“Thou knowest not the endless artifices of a court. Invented crimes are often there alleged; but real ones, and those especially, which may offend his pride, are oftentimes not to a king divulged.”

May Real Crime Pride Kings Court Endless Artifice Real Ones

Book:The Tragedies of Vittorio Alfieri: Complete, Including His Posthumous Works

Source: The Tragedies of Vittorio Alfieri: Complete, Including His Posthumous Works

“A conquering king will banish from his breast hatred towards one whom he no longer fears.”

Kings Hatred Conquer Breasts

Book:The tragedies of Vittorio Alfieri

Source: The tragedies of Vittorio Alfieri

About the Author

Born: January 16, 1749
Died: October 8, 1803
Known for: Dramatist
Quotes: 28

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The Tragedies of Vittorio Alfieri: Complete, Including His Posthumous WorksRelated source material

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Oreste: Tragedia in Cinque AttiRelated source material

The Tragedies of Vittorio Alfieri: Philip. Polynices. Antigone. Virginia. Agamemnon. Orestes. Rosmunda. Octavia. Timoleon. Merope. Mary StuartRelated source material

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