Tasso had a mental illness and died a few days before he was to be crowned on the Capitoline Hill as the king of poets by Pope Clement VIII. His work was widely translated and adapted, and until the beginning of the 20th century, he remained one of the most widely read poets in Europe.
Key Facts
- Died: 1595
- Field: Literature
Legacy and Impact
The influence of Torquato Tasso extends far beyond his own lifetime. He fundamentally shaped literature and the written word, and his written works and literary innovations remain foundational to this day.
Though he passed away in 1595, his ideas continue to be studied, debated, and built upon by scholars and practitioners worldwide.
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