On the Heroic Frenzies: A Translation of De gli eroici furori (1585)

Giordano Bruno, an Italian astronomer and Dominican friar, was burned at stake for heresy by the Roman Inquisition in 1600. His central work, "On the Heroic Frenzies," has been re-examined in this bilingual edition, annotated by Bruno scholar Ingrid D. Rowland. It is a philosophical dialogue, an anthology of love poetry, and a collection of sonnets, songs, and emblems. Rowland's introduction and footnotes provide insights into Brunos text, making it a helpful guide for those new to his work.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 19 December 2023
Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Italian astronomer and Dominican friar Giordano Bruno (1548–1600), who was found guilty of heresy by the Roman Inquisition and burned at the stake, has long been a mystery in early modern European philosophy. His central work, On the Heroic Frenzies, published in 1586, has shown a particular need for a fresh examination. This vibrant bilingual edition, annotated by celebrated Bruno scholar Ingrid D. Rowland, features the text in its original Italian alongside an elegant, accurate English translation. On the Heroic Frenzies is a philosophical dialogue, an anthology of love poetry, and a collection of sonnets, songs, and emblems, sometimes borrowed from other writers, but primarily Brunos own. Rowlands detailed introduction and extensive footnotes highlight the philosophical sources, Biblical allusions, and biographical elements that make Brunos work both richly conceived and often challenging to understand. Providing cohesive insights into Brunos text, Rowlands edition of On the Heroic Frenzies is a helpful guide for those new to his work.

Italian astronomer and Dominican friar Giordano Bruno (1548–1600), who was found guilty of heresy by the Roman Inquisition and burned at the stake, has long been a mystery in early modern European philosophy. His central work, On the Heroic Frenzies, published in 1586, has shown a particular need for a fresh examination. This vibrant bilingual edition, annotated by celebrated Bruno scholar Ingrid D. Rowland, features the text in its original Italian alongside an elegant, accurate English translation. On the Heroic Frenzies is a philosophical dialogue, an anthology of love poetry, and a collection of sonnets, songs, and emblems, sometimes borrowed from other writers, but primarily Brunos own. Rowlands detailed introduction and extensive footnotes highlight the philosophical sources, Biblical allusions, and biographical elements that make Brunos work both richly conceived and often challenging to understand. Providing cohesive insights into Brunos text, Rowlands edition of On the Heroic Frenzies is a helpful guide for those new to his work.

Weight: 698g
Dimension: 152 x 230 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487552060