Who was Giuseppe Baretti?

Who was Giuseppe Baretti?

Portrait by Joshua Reynolds Giuseppe Marc’Antonio Baretti (24 April 1719, Turin, Piedmont – 5 May 1789, London) was an Italian literary critic, poet, writer, translator, linguist and author of two influential language-translation dictionaries. During his years in England he was often known as Joseph Baretti.

What happened to Thomas Baretti?

In 1769 Baretti was tried for murder after inflicting a mortal wound with his fruit knife on a man who had assaulted him on the street. Johnson and others gave evidence in his favour at the trial, which resulted in Baretti’s acquittal. He died in London in May, 1789. He was buried in Marylebone Chapel with a monument by Thomas Banks.

What was Baretti’s journal Frusta letteraria?

While in Italy on his travels Baretti started a journal of literary criticism, titled Frusta letteraria (Literary Scourge). The publication met with considerable difficulties and was soon discontinued.

What was Giuseppe Baretti’s first book?

Baretti’s first notable work was the Italian Library (1757), a useful catalogue of the lives and works of several Italian authors. The Lettere famigliari, giving an account of his travels through Spain, Portugal and France during the years 1761–1765, were well received, and when afterwards published in English.