Sergardi, Lodovico, 1660-1726

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Birth 1660-03-27
Death 1726-11-07
Italians,
Italian,

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Born in Sienna, Sergardi became an eminent satirist and poet. His Satires on Philodemus is said to have first appeared in 1694, with new editions in 1696, 1698, and 1700. It is judged the best of his works, one of the purest imitations of Horace's style.

From the description of Satire in Filodemum. [17th-18th century] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122369449

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Subjects:

  • Humanists
  • Italian literature
  • Satire
  • Verse satire, Latin (Medieval and modern)

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  • Italy (as recorded)