Introduction to Italian Poetry - (Dover Dual Language Italian) by Luciano Rebay (Paperback)
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Highlights
- This anthology highlights seven centuries of Italian poetry that will help you learn the language as well.
- Author(s): Luciano Rebay
- 176 Pages
- Literary Criticism, Poetry
- Series Name: Dover Dual Language Italian
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About the Book
Treasury of 34 poems by Dante, Petrarch, Ariosto, d'Annunzio, Montale, Quasimodo, and others. Full Italian text with literal translation on facing pages. Biographical, critical commentary on each poet. Introduction. 21 black-and-white illustrations.Book Synopsis
This anthology highlights seven centuries of Italian poetry that will help you learn the language as well. Included are 34 examples of Italian verse in the original with English translations on facing pages. Twenty-one poets are represented, from Saint Francis of Assisi, author of the first memorable Italian lyric, "Cancio delle creature," to Salvatore Quasimodo, winner of the 1959 Nobel Prize for Literature. Also included are works by Dante, Petrarch, Ariosto, Tasso, and Montale, as well as such lesser known but significant poets as Compiuta Donzella and Cavalcanti. There are even important works by Boccaccio and Michelangelo.In addition to full Italian texts with expert literal translations on facing pages, this edition contains a wealth of biographical and critical commentary.From the Back Cover
This anthology highlights seven centuries of Italian poetry that will help you learn the language as well. Included are 34 examples of Italian verse in the original with English translations on facing pages. Twenty-one poets are represented, from Saint Francis of Assisi, author of the first memorable Italian lyric, "Cancio delle creature," to Salvatore Quasimodo, winner of the 1959 Nobel Prize for Literature. Also included are works by Dante, Petrarch, Ariosto, Tasso, and Montale, as well as such lesser known but significant poets as Compiuta Donzella and Cavalcanti. There are even important works by Boccaccio and Michelangelo.In addition to full Italian texts with expert literal translations on facing pages, this edition contains a wealth of biographical and critical commentary.Unabridged and updated Dover (1991) republication of the work originally published by Dover under the title Invitation to Italian Poetry in 1969.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.44 Inches (H) x 5.39 Inches (W) x .34 Inches (D)
Weight: .41 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Dover Dual Language Italian
Sub-Genre: Poetry
Genre: Literary Criticism
Number of Pages: 176
Publisher: Dover Publications
Format: Paperback
Author: Luciano Rebay
Language: English
Street Date: June 1, 1991
TCIN: 1003033365
UPC: 9780486267159
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-5916
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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