“Necessity inspires the fatal thought.”
Quote by Vittorio Alfieri
Work
The Tragedies of Vittorio Alfieri: Complete, Including His Posthumous Works
The Tragedies of Vittorio Alfieri: Complete, Including His Posthumous Works is a comprehensive compilation of the tragic plays written by Vittorio Alfieri. It encompasses his entire body of work in the genre, including those published during his lifetime and those discovered after his death. Alfieri's plays are notable for their emotional depth and philosophical themes, reflecting the Neoclassical literary movement of the 18th century. more
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Vittorio Alfieri
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. more
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