Savonarola: Scourge and Seer

Savonarola: Scourge and Seer is a book written by John Addington Symonds that explores the life and legacy of Girolamo Savonarola, an Italian Dominican friar who lived during the Renaissance period. The book delves into Savonarola's early life, his rise to power as the leader of Florence, and his eventual downfall and execution. Symonds examines Savonarola's religious beliefs and his role as a prophetic figure, as well as his impact on the political and cultural landscape of Renaissance Italy. The book also explores the controversies surrounding Savonarola's teachings and actions, including his condemnation of art and his infamous ""Bonfire of the Vanities."" Through a combination of historical research and literary analysis, Savonarola: Scourge and Seer offers a comprehensive portrait of this complex and fascinating figure.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Renaissance in Italy the Age of the Despots, by John Addington Symonds. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417920335.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.