Edward Fairfax

Torquato Tasso's "Jerusalem Delivered" is a magnificent epic poem rooted in the history of the Crusades and the siege of Jerusalem. This classic work explores themes of chivalry, faith, and conflict during a pivotal era in the clash between Christianity and other cultures. A cornerstone of European literature, the poem vividly portrays the struggles and triumphs surrounding the historical events in the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem. Tasso masterfully weaves a narrative rich with historical context and timeless human drama. Experience the grandeur of this influential work, meticulously prepared for a new printing. "Jerusalem Delivered" remains a powerful testament to a defining period in world history and a captivating exploration of the ideals that shaped the medieval world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Demonologia is a historical text written by Edward Fairfax, a 17th-century English poet and translator. The book is a discourse on witchcraft, specifically focusing on the events that occurred in Fairfax's own family. He writes about the experiences of his wife, who was accused of witchcraft and put on trial, as well as the beliefs and practices of witches during that time period. Fairfax also delves into the theological and philosophical debates surrounding witchcraft, including the existence of demons and the power of the devil. The book is an important historical document, shedding light on the beliefs and fears of people during the early modern period in England.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1882 Edition.This scarce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.

A scholarly edition of Edward Fairfax's translation of Tasso's Gerusalemme Liberata', together with Fairfax's original poems. The edition presents an authoritative text, together with an introduction, commentary notes, and scholarly apparatus.