In another chapter I mean to discuss the development of Tasso's literary theories and achievements.

It is enough here to say that the applause which greeted the _Rinaldo_, conquered his father's opposition.

Proud of its success, Bernardo had it printed, and Torquato in the beginning of his nineteenth year counted among the notable romantic poets of his country.
At the end of 1563, Tasso received an invitation to transfer himself from Padua to Bologna.

This proposal came from Monsignor Cesi, who had recently been appointed by Pope Pius IV.

to superintend public studies in that city.