Torquato Tasso
| Birth Year: | 1544 |
| Death Year: | 1595 |
| Notes: | Italian poet of the late Renaissance, celebrated for his heroic epic poem Gerusalemme liberata (1581; “Jerusalem Liberated”), dealing with the capture of Jerusalem during the First Crusade. |
Poems/Lyrics:
| Title | Alternate Title(s) | Composer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Piagn'e Sospira | Monteverdi, Claudio |