Jacopone da Todi (c. 1230-1306) was a Franciscan and a poet . His Lauds have long had an established place in the history of Italian poetry.

The object of this book is to give the English readers the material necessary for a full understanding of one of the greatest and most interesting Italian mysti

Considered a pioneer in Italian theater, Jacopone is probably nowadays best known as the author of religious poems, typified by their flamboyant and, sometimes,

A delightful collection of soul-inspiring poems from the world's great religious and spiritual traditions, accompanied by Ivan M. Granger's meditative thoughts