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1509 In Literature
This article contains information about the literary events and publications of 1509. Events *''unknown dates'' **Alexander Barclay's ''The Shyp of Folys of the Worlde'' and Henry Watson's ''The Shyppe of Fooles'' appear. Both are English verse translations ultimately deriving from Sebastian Brant's satire ''Das Narrenschiff'' (1494). **Desiderius Erasmus writes ''The Praise of Folly'' while staying with Thomas More in England. **The early 14th-century verse romance ''Richard Coer de Lyon'' is first published, by Wynkyn de Worde in England. New books Prose *Desiderius Erasmus – ''Stultitiae Laus (The Praise of Folly)'' *'' Fortunatus'' (published in Augsburg) *Francesco Guicciardini – ''Storie fiorentine (History of Florence)'' *Manjarasa – ''Samyukta Koumudi'' *Luca Pacioli – ''De divina proportione'' (illustrations by Leonardo da Vinci) *John Stanbridge – ''Vulgaria'' Drama *Ludovico Ariosto – ''I suppositi'' Poetry *Stephen Hawes ** ** ** Births *April 25 – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Barclay
Dr Alexander Barclay (c. 1476 – 10 June 1552) was a poet and clergyman of the Church of England, probably born in Scotland. Biography Barclay was born in about 1476. His place of birth is matter of dispute, but William Bulleyn, who was a native of Ely, and probably knew him when he was in the monastery there, asserts that he was born "beyonde the cold river of Twede" (''River Tweed'', i.e. in Scotland). His early life was spent at Croydon, but it is not certain whether he was educated at Oxford or Cambridge. It may be presumed that he took his degree, as he uses the title of "Syr" in his translation of Sallust's ''Bellum Jugurthinum'', and in his will he is called Doctor of Divinity. From the numerous incidental references in his works, and from his knowledge of European literature, it may be inferred that he spent some time abroad. Thomas Cornish, suffragan bishop in the diocese of Bath and Wells, and provost of Oriel College, Oxford, from 1493 to 1507, appointed h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Hawes
Stephen Hawes (died 1523) was a popular English poet during the Tudor period who is now little known. Life He was probably born in Suffolk when the surname was common. If his own statement of his age may be trusted, he was born about 1474. He was educated at Oxford and travelled in England, Scotland and France. On his return his various accomplishments, especially his most excellent vein in poetry, procured him a place at court. He was Groom of the Chamber to Henry VII as early as 1502. According to Anthony Wood, he could repeat by heart the works of most of the English poets, especially the poems of John Lydgate, whom he called his master. He was still living in 1521, when it is stated in Henry VIII's household accounts that £6, 13s. 4d. was paid to Mr Hawes for his play; he died before 1530, when Thomas Field, in his ''Conversation between a Lover and a Jay'', wrote "". Some critics, notably C.S. Lewis, have treated Hawes dismissively: "faculty was what he lacked; there wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannada Poetry
Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) is the language spoken in Karnataka (ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ, ಕರುನಾಡು). Karnataka has eight Jnanapeeth (ಜ್ಞಾನ ಪೀಠ ಪುರಸ್ಕೃತ) award winners, the highest honor bestowed for Indian literature. From the period of Adikavi Pampa(ಆದಿಕವಿ ಪಂಪ) who proclaimed his wish to be reborn as a little bee in the land of Kannada, Kannada poetry has come a long way to Kuvempu (ಕುವೆಂಪು) and Dattatreya Ramachandra Bendre (ದರಾ ಬೇಂದ್ರೆ) Pre-history Kannada poetry has been traced back to around 5th century A.D, though none of those early works have been found. The earliest extant poetry in ''tripadi'' meter are the Kappe Arabhatta records of 700 C.E. The first well known Kannada poet was Adikavi Pampa who wrote in an archaic style of Kannada called Halegannada (figuratively "Old Kannada"). His Vikramarjuna Vijaya is hailed as a classic even to this day. With this and his other impo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Poetry
Indian poetry and Indian literature in general, has a long history dating back to Vedic times. They were written in various Indian languages such as Vedic Sanskrit, Classical Sanskrit, Tamil, Odia, Maithili, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Assamese, Urdu, and Hindi. Poetry in foreign languages such as English also has a strong influence on Indian poetry. The poetry reflects diverse spiritual traditions within India. In particular, many Indian poets have been inspired by mystical experiences. Poetry is the oldest form of literature and has a rich written and oral tradition. Indian poetry awards There are very few literary awards in India for poetry alone. The prestigious awards like Jnanapeeth, Sahitya Akademi and Kalidas Samman etc. are given away to writers of both prose and poetry. Most of the awards have gone to novelists. Few poets have received these awards. Jnanpith Award The following poets have won the Jnanpith award for their poetry: Firaq Gorakhpuri for his ''Gul-e-Nagh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanaka Dasa
Kanaka Dasa (1509–1609) was a Haridasa saint and philosopher, popularly called Daasashreshta Kanakadasa (ದಾಸಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠ ಕನಕದಾಸ). He was a renowned composer of Carnatic music, poet, reformer and musician. He is known for his keertanas and ugabhoga, and his compositions in the Kannada language for Carnatic music. Like other Haridasas, he used simple Kannada and native metrical forms for his compositions. Life Kanaka Dasa was born into a Kannada Kuruba (shepherd) Hindu family in Baada village, near Bankapura in Karnataka, and was a warrior at Bankapura fort. He was taught by Srinivasacharya. As a child, he became an expert in ''tarka'', ''vyakaran'', and ''mimamsa''. Based on one of his compositions, it is interpreted that he was seriously injured in a battle and was miraculously saved. After this incident, he gave up his profession as a warrior and devoted himself to composing music, writing literature and explaining philosophy to people. His earl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1546 In Literature
This article contains information about the literary events and publications of 1546. Events *July 17 – Peter Faber, appointed by Pope Paul III to act as a ''peritus'' on behalf of the Holy See at the Council of Trent, arrives in Rome; exhausted by his journey; he dies a fortnight later. *''unknown date'' – Francisco de Moraes visits Paris for the second time, obtaining inspiration for his ''Palmerin d'Angleterre''. New books Prose *Sir John Prise of Brecon (anonymously) – ''Yn y lhyvyr hwnn'' (first book printed in Welsh) *François Rabelais – ''Le Tiers Livre'' Drama *Sperone Speroni – ''Canace (play), Canace'' (published) Poetry *''See 1546 in poetry'' Births *March 27 – Johannes Piscator, German theologian (died 1625 in literature, 1625) *May 21 – Madeleine de l'Aubespine, French poet and patron (died 1596 in literature, 1596) *October 5 – Cyriakus Schneegass, German Lutheran pastor, composer and music theorist (died 1597 in literature, 1597) *''unknown dat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Poetry
French poetry () is a category of French literature. It may include Francophone poetry composed outside France and poetry written in other languages of France. French prosody and poetics The modern French language does not have a significant stress accent (as English does) or long and short syllables (as Latin does). This means that the French metric line is generally not determined by the number of beats, but by the number of syllables (see syllabic verse; in the Renaissance, there was a brief attempt to develop a French poetics based on long and short syllables musique_mesurée.html"_;"title="ee_"musique_mesurée">ee_"musique_mesurée"._The_most_common_Meter_(poetry).html" "title="musique_mesurée".html" ;"title="musique_mesurée.html" ;"title="ee "musique mesurée">ee "musique mesurée"">musique_mesurée.html" ;"title="ee "musique mesurée">ee "musique mesurée". The most common Meter (poetry)">metric lengths are the ten-syllable line (decasyllable), the eight-syllable li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Étienne Dolet
Étienne Dolet (; 3 August 15093 August 1546) was a French scholar, translator and printer. Dolet was a controversial figure throughout his lifetime. His early attacks upon the Inquisition, the city council and other authorities in Toulouse, together with his later publications in Lyon treating of theological subjects, roused the French Inquisition to monitor his activities closely. After being imprisoned several times, he was eventually convicted of heresy, strangled and burned with his books due to the combined efforts of the parlement of Paris, the Inquisition, and the theological faculty of the Sorbonne. Early life Étienne Dolet was born in Orléans on 3 August 1509. According to tradition, he is the illegitimate son of Francis I, but it is possible that he was at least connected with some family of rank and wealth. From Orléans he was taken to Paris about 1521, and after studying under Nicolas Bérauld, the teacher of Coligny, he proceeded in 1526 to Padua. The death of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
August 3
Events Pre-1600 * 8 – Roman Empire general Tiberius defeats the Dalmatae on the river Bosna. * 435 – Deposed Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Nestorius, considered the originator of Nestorianism, is exiled by Roman Emperor Theodosius II to a monastery in Egypt. * 881 – Battle of Saucourt-en-Vimeu: Louis III of France defeats the Vikings, an event celebrated in the poem ''Ludwigslied''. * 908 – Battle of Eisenach: An invading Hungarian force defeats an East Frankish army under Duke Burchard of Thuringia. * 1031 – Olaf II of Norway is canonized as Saint Olaf by Grimketel, the English Bishop of Selsey. *1057 – Frederik van Lotharingen elected as first Belgian Pope Stephen IX. * 1342 – The Siege of Algeciras commences during the Spanish Reconquista. *1492 – Christopher Columbus sets sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain. * 1527 – The first known letter from North America is sent by John Rut while at St. John's, Newfo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1564 In Literature
This article contains information about the literary events and publications of 1564. Events *January – János Zsámboky (Johannes Sambucus) completes the preface to his ''Emblemata''. *February 6 – John Calvin, in the throes of his final illness, preaches his last sermon, in Geneva. *March 1 – Ivan Fyodorov (printer), Ivan Fyodorov with Pyotr Mstislavets prints the ''Acts and Epistles of the Apostles'' (an ''Apostolos (Orthodox liturgy), Apostolos''), the first printed work in the Russian language that can be dated, at the Moscow Print Yard. *''unknown dates'' **A revised edition of the ''Index Librorum Prohibitorum'', authorised by the Council of Trent, is printed in Venice. **A chained library (''librije'') with access for the public is attached to the church of St. Walburgis in Zutphen, Netherlands. It will still be extant with its original fittings in the 21st century. New books Prose *John Dee (mathematician), John Dee – ''Monas Hieroglyphica'' *''Magdeburger Centu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Calvin
John Calvin (; frm, Jehan Cauvin; french: link=no, Jean Calvin ; 10 July 150927 May 1564) was a French theologian, pastor and reformer in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation. He was a principal figure in the development of the system of Christian theology later called Calvinism, including its doctrines of predestination and of God's absolute sovereignty in the salvation of the human soul from death and eternal damnation. Calvinist doctrines were influenced by and elaborated upon the Augustinian and other Christian traditions. Various Congregational, Reformed and Presbyterian churches, which look to Calvin as the chief expositor of their beliefs, have spread throughout the world. Calvin was a tireless polemicist and apologetic writer who generated much controversy. He also exchanged cordial and supportive letters with many reformers, including Philipp Melanchthon and Heinrich Bullinger. In addition to his seminal ''Institutes of the Christian Religion'', Calvin wro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
July 10
Events Pre-1600 * 138 – Emperor Hadrian of Rome dies of heart failure at his residence on the bay of Naples, Baiae; he is buried at Rome in the Tomb of Hadrian beside his late wife, Vibia Sabina. * 645 – Isshi Incident: Prince Naka-no-Ōe and Fujiwara no Kamatari assassinate Soga no Iruka during a ''coup d'état'' at the imperial palace. * 988 – The Norse King Glúniairn recognises Máel Sechnaill mac Domnaill, High King of Ireland, and agrees to pay taxes and accept Brehon Law; the event is considered to be the founding of the city of Dublin. *1086 – King Canute IV of Denmark is killed by rebellious peasants. * 1212 – The most severe of several early fires of London burns most of the city to the ground. * 1460 – Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, defeats the king's Lancastrian forces and takes King Henry VI prisoner in the Battle of Northampton. *1499 – The Portuguese explorer Nicolau Coelho returns to Lisbon after di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
