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Experience the timeless beauty of La Vita Nuova (The New Life), Dante Alighieri's first major literary work, exploring the profound themes of love and divinity in thirteenth century Florence. This enchanting collection of poems, sonnets, and prose captures Dante's deep affection for Beatrice, illuminating his journey through youthful desire and spiritual revelation. This edition features the acclaimed English translation by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, originally published in The Early Italian Poets, showcasing Rossetti's meticulous craftsmanship and lyrical touch.
With 128 beautifully crafted pages, this book is part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library series, designed for book lovers who appreciate exquisite literature. The clothbound cover, adorned with gold foiled edges and a ribbon marker, makes it an exceptional gift for any occasion or a splendid addition to your own collection. Perfect for those captivated by classic literature, La Vita Nuova serves as a heartfelt account of love infused with allegorical depth, offering keen insights into the human experience.
Whether you're revisiting Dante's masterpiece or discovering it for the first time, this brand new edition ensures an enriching reading experience. Ideal for students, literature enthusiasts, or anyone drawn to tales of profound love and belief, La Vita Nuova is a treasure to behold.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529042306
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 128
Description:
La Vita Nuova (The New Life) is Dante’s first major work. Set in thirteenth century Florence, Dante describes his love for Beatrice through poems, sonnets and prose.
Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is the English translation by Dante Gabriel Rossetti which was first published in The Early Italian Poets in 1861 and then reissued in 1874 by Dante and his Circle. It was met with great acclaim acknowledging Rossetti’s skill as a meticulous and poetic translator.
From the first time the poet sets eyes on Beatrice, he says â€love quite governed my soul’ and his devotion to her knows no end. By recalling each meeting with Beatrice, including a rejection by her, this short book is at once a heartfelt account of youthful love and a religious allegory. La Vita Nuova serves as an important precursor to Dante’s masterpiece, The Divine Comedy.
With 128 beautifully crafted pages, this book is part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library series, designed for book lovers who appreciate exquisite literature. The clothbound cover, adorned with gold foiled edges and a ribbon marker, makes it an exceptional gift for any occasion or a splendid addition to your own collection. Perfect for those captivated by classic literature, La Vita Nuova serves as a heartfelt account of love infused with allegorical depth, offering keen insights into the human experience.
Whether you're revisiting Dante's masterpiece or discovering it for the first time, this brand new edition ensures an enriching reading experience. Ideal for students, literature enthusiasts, or anyone drawn to tales of profound love and belief, La Vita Nuova is a treasure to behold.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529042306
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 128
Description:
La Vita Nuova (The New Life) is Dante’s first major work. Set in thirteenth century Florence, Dante describes his love for Beatrice through poems, sonnets and prose.
Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is the English translation by Dante Gabriel Rossetti which was first published in The Early Italian Poets in 1861 and then reissued in 1874 by Dante and his Circle. It was met with great acclaim acknowledging Rossetti’s skill as a meticulous and poetic translator.
From the first time the poet sets eyes on Beatrice, he says â€love quite governed my soul’ and his devotion to her knows no end. By recalling each meeting with Beatrice, including a rejection by her, this short book is at once a heartfelt account of youthful love and a religious allegory. La Vita Nuova serves as an important precursor to Dante’s masterpiece, The Divine Comedy.