A Sudden Frenzy : : Improvisation, Orality, and Power in Renaissance Italy / / James K. Coleman.

In Renaissance Italy there existed a rich interplay between two cultural practices frequently regarded as entirely separate and mutually antagonistic: the humanistic study of the ancient world and ancient literature, and the oral and improvisational performance of poetry, which constituted one of th...

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A Sudden Frenzy : Improvisation, Orality, and Power in Renaissance Italy / James K. Coleman.
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Frontmatter -- Contents -- Illustrations -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Chapter One. The Uses of Oral Poetry in Quattrocento Florence -- Chapter Two “Inspired and Possessed”: Marsilio Ficino and Oral Poetry -- Chapter Three “Secret Frenzies”: Angelo Poliziano and Invention -- Chapter Four “The Power to Stir Up Others”: Lorenzo de’ Medici and Improvisation -- Chapter Five. The Improvisor and the World of the Courts -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index
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In Renaissance Italy there existed a rich interplay between two cultural practices frequently regarded as entirely separate and mutually antagonistic: the humanistic study of the ancient world and ancient literature, and the oral and improvisational performance of poetry, which constituted one of the most popular forms of entertainment. A Sudden Frenzy explores the development and impact of these Renaissance practices of improvisation and oral poetry. James K. Coleman shows how the confluence of humanist culture and the art of oral poetry resulted in an extraordinary turn toward improvisation and spontaneity that profoundly influenced poetry, music, and politics. By examining the culture of improvisation, this book reveals the ways in which Renaissance thinkers transcended cultural dichotomies, both in theory and in practice. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including letters, poetry, visual art, and philosophical texts, A Sudden Frenzy reveals the far-reaching and sometimes surprising ways that these phenomena shaped cultural developments in the Italian Renaissance and beyond.
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Folk poetry, Italian History and criticism.
Humanism Italy.
Improvisation (Music) History 15th century.
Italian poetry 15th century History and criticism.
Performance poetry Italy History and criticism.
Renaissance Italy.
Vocal music Italy 15th century History and criticism.
LITERARY CRITICISM / Renaissance. bisacsh
Angelo Poliziano.
Florence.
Italian art.
Italian literature.
Italy.
Lorenzo de’ Medici.
Marsilio Ficino.
Renaissance literature.
culture of improvisation.
humanism.
improvisation.
orality.
poetry.
power.
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Frontmatter --
Contents --
Illustrations --
Acknowledgments --
Introduction --
Chapter One. The Uses of Oral Poetry in Quattrocento Florence --
Chapter Two “Inspired and Possessed”: Marsilio Ficino and Oral Poetry --
Chapter Three “Secret Frenzies”: Angelo Poliziano and Invention --
Chapter Four “The Power to Stir Up Others”: Lorenzo de’ Medici and Improvisation --
Chapter Five. The Improvisor and the World of the Courts --
Conclusion --
Notes --
Bibliography --
Index
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title_alt Frontmatter --
Contents --
Illustrations --
Acknowledgments --
Introduction --
Chapter One. The Uses of Oral Poetry in Quattrocento Florence --
Chapter Two “Inspired and Possessed”: Marsilio Ficino and Oral Poetry --
Chapter Three “Secret Frenzies”: Angelo Poliziano and Invention --
Chapter Four “The Power to Stir Up Others”: Lorenzo de’ Medici and Improvisation --
Chapter Five. The Improvisor and the World of the Courts --
Conclusion --
Notes --
Bibliography --
Index
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contents Frontmatter --
Contents --
Illustrations --
Acknowledgments --
Introduction --
Chapter One. The Uses of Oral Poetry in Quattrocento Florence --
Chapter Two “Inspired and Possessed”: Marsilio Ficino and Oral Poetry --
Chapter Three “Secret Frenzies”: Angelo Poliziano and Invention --
Chapter Four “The Power to Stir Up Others”: Lorenzo de’ Medici and Improvisation --
Chapter Five. The Improvisor and the World of the Courts --
Conclusion --
Notes --
Bibliography --
Index
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