Lorenzino de' Medici
Apology for a Murder
Apology for a Murder
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Lorenzino de Medici was a famous Italian writer and murderer who wrote Apology for a Murder and was killed by two soldiers in 1548. His poems are included in this volume, giving a full picture of the antihero of Alfred de Mussets Lorenzaccio.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 21 February 2019
Publisher: Alma Books Ltd
Lorenzino de Medici, renowned for his involvement in the murder of his cousin Alessandro in 1537 and his literary achievements, remains a mysterious figure in Italian literature. In his work, Apology for a Murder, he presents himself as a heroic figure akin to the ancient tyrannicides of Rome and Greece. However, his life took a tragic turn when he was assassinated by two soldiers in 1548, with the involvement of either the emperor Charles V or Cosimo, Alessandro's successor as Duke. This volume includes an account of his murder by Francesco Bibboni, one of the assassins, as well as a selection of Lorenzino's poems, providing a comprehensive portrayal of the antihero in Alfred de Musset's Lorenzaccio.
Weight: 128g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781847497925
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