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THE
TRAVELS
OF
THEODORE DUCAS.
VOL. I.
LONGMAN, HURST, REES, ORME, AND BROWN,
FATERNOSTER-ROW.
CONTENTS
THE FIRST VOLUME.
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CHAP. I.
ROME.
-
Lascaris.- Foundation of the Greek Gymnasium.
Literary state of Crete. - Theodore Ducas sent
from that Island to the Gymnasium. — His educa-
tion completed, he prepares to travel over Europe.
-Objects of his Curiosity. He travels, and re-
turns to Rome. Passes the close of his life in
Writing his Narrative. - Literary History and
Character of Marcus Musurus. - General Remarks
on the State of Letters and Art previously to the
Sixteenth Century. Character of Pope Leo X.
His fondness for Classical Literature. - Inequality
of his Patronage. His love of Buffoons. His
other Amusements.- Literature at Rome. - Ge-
neral Papal Patronage of Letters. The Literary
Circle of Leo.· Cardinal Bembo.- Cardinal Sa-
doleto. Molza. Berni. Beroaldo. Casti-
- -
- Govio. - Valeriano.
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