Pier delle Vigne and Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II
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This video introduces the historical figure of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, whose court in Southern Italy gave rise to the first important lyric poetry in an Italian vernacular, including the poetry of his counselor Pier delle Vigne.
8 minutes
Speaker:
Chiara Sbordoni
