La Vita Nuova (La Vie Nouvelle) by Dante Alighieri
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Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
French
"La Vita Nuova (La Vie Nouvelle)" by Dante Alighieri is a prosimetrum published in 1294. Combining prose and verse, this "little book" chronicles Dante's love for Beatrice from their first meeting at age nine through her death. Through commentaries on sonnets and canzoni, Dante transforms courtly love into sacred poetry, seeking to elevate romantic...
European poetry and helped establish the foundation for modern Italian language. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Mary Adams
4 months agoOut of sheer curiosity, the author anticipates common questions and addresses them well. A true masterpiece of its kind.
Ethan Torres
2 months agoFor a digital edition, the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. I’d rate this higher if I could.
Donna Clark
5 months agoI have to admit, the depth of coverage exceeded my expectations. An impressive piece of work.
Daniel Smith
2 weeks agoIn my opinion, the explanations feel carefully crafted rather than rushed. I’d rate this higher if I could.
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Lisa Ramirez
2 months agoI rarely write reviews but the insights offered are both practical and thought-provoking. It exceeded all my expectations.