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A history of Italian literature

by Richard Garnett

Level C1 · AdvancedHistorical31 chapters
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About this book

Explore the rich tapestry of Italian literature, tracing its deep classical roots and profound influence on European culture, while uncovering the complexities of its development through both vernacular and Latin works by Italy's most gifted minds.

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Contents

31 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02A History of ITALIAN LITERATURE
03PREFACE
04CHAPTER I THE BEGINNINGS OF ITALIAN LITERATURE
05CHAPTER II THE EARLY ITALIAN LYRIC
06CHAPTER III DANTE’S LIFE AND MINOR WRITINGS
07CHAPTER IV THE DIVINE COMEDY
08CHAPTER V PETRARCH AS MAN OF LETTERS
09CHAPTER VI PETRARCH AND LAURA
10CHAPTER VII BOCCACCIO
11CHAPTER VIII THE FIFTEENTH CENTURY
12CHAPTER IX THE POETICAL RENAISSANCE OF THE FIFTEENTH CENTURY

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