Description: (Critic)
Mario Praz, a notable Italian art and literature critic, was renowned for his deep knowledge of English literature. His well-known work, The Romantic Agony, explored the decadent, erotic, and morbid themes found in European literature from the late 18th to the 19th centuries. First published in Italian as La carne, la morte e il diavolo nella letteratura romantica in 1930, this book continues to be a significant scholarly work. Throughout his professional career, Praz made valuable contributions to the field of literature through his insightful analyses.