“Freedom here has nothing to do with political liberty, or a notion of rights, or the license to say whatever he wished, or the ability to go wherever he chose. It's rather the experience of withdrawing inwardly from the press of the wold, in which he himself was so ambitiously engaged. And in sphering himself in a space apart. For Poggio that experience was what it meant to immerse himself in ancient book. "I am free for reading.”
Quote by Stephen Greenblatt
Work
The Swerve: How the World Became Modern
This book delves into the significance of the rediscovery of classical texts, particularly Lucretius' poem On the Nature of Things, and its influence on the intellectual and cultural shifts that marked the beginning of modernity. more
Author
Stephen Greenblatt
Stephen Greenblatt is a renowned literary critic born on November 7, 1943. His research focuses on Renaissance literature, particularly the works of Shakespeare. Known for his innovative research methods and interdisciplinary approach, Greenblatt has had a profound impact on the field of literary criticism. more
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