Alighieri, Dante

Vita Nuova

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ISBN 13:: 9781847496959
author:: Alighieri, Dante
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Alma Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 144
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.8 centimetres (0.28 kg
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Classics,
Condition:: New
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The Vita Nuova is Dante Alighieri's early masterpiece, a unique blend of prose and poetry that explores his quest to find a poetic idiom worthy of Beatrice. Set in 13th-century Florence, this work is both an autobiography and a religious allegory, tracing Dante's emotional turmoil after her premature death.

Anthony Mortimer's verse translation preserves the lyric immediacy of the original while avoiding the archaisms of earlier versions. This new translation offers a fresh perspective on Dante's work, making it accessible to readers in the 21st century.

A central document in European culture's examination of love and the self, The Vita Nuova remains an essential read for anyone interested in exploring these themes. With its unique blend of poetry and prose, this book offers a profound and thought-provoking reading experience.

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