Alighieri, Dante
Rime
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847494627
- author:
- Alighieri, Dante
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Alma Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 228
- Dimensions:
- 128mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Poetry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Dante Alighieri's Rime is a collection of poems that chronicles his poetic evolution and development. Written in various styles, including troubadour love poetry, canzone, sonnet, and ballad, these lyrics showcase Dante's mastery of the genres of his time. The poems are deeply personal, exploring themes of love, death, and exile, set against the backdrop of 14th-century Italy. This collection offers a unique glimpse into the imagination of one of literature's greatest writers, revealing the influences that shaped his iconic works, such as Vita nuova and The Divine Comedy. By examining Dante's Rime, readers can gain insight into the poet's creative process and the cultural context in which he wrote.