This study traces the birth and evolution of Italian literary historiography in nineteenth-century England. The first significant contribution is that of Ugo Foscolo, but its lack of success necessitates the consideration of sources outside the historiographical genre, including collections of biographies and travel books (to which Foscolo contributed indirectly) as well as histories of individual literary genres, anthologies of translations, and histories of limited periods (i.e. the Middle Ages and the Renaissance). This article provides an analysis of nearly forgotten contributions (e.g. that of Mrs. A. F. Foster) and emphasizes the conclusive role of John Addington Symonds.
The Rise of Italian Literary Historiography in Nineteenth-Century England
Rebora, Simone
2017-01-01
Abstract
This study traces the birth and evolution of Italian literary historiography in nineteenth-century England. The first significant contribution is that of Ugo Foscolo, but its lack of success necessitates the consideration of sources outside the historiographical genre, including collections of biographies and travel books (to which Foscolo contributed indirectly) as well as histories of individual literary genres, anthologies of translations, and histories of limited periods (i.e. the Middle Ages and the Renaissance). This article provides an analysis of nearly forgotten contributions (e.g. that of Mrs. A. F. Foster) and emphasizes the conclusive role of John Addington Symonds.
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