This book presents the hitherto unpublished manuscript of renowned 13th-century poet Fra Guittone d'Arezzo, preserved in the Laurentian Library of Florence. The text offers valuable insights into Guittone's literary production, shedding light on the evolution of religious themes and vernacular language in early Italian poetry. Guittone's use of the vernacular and his sophisticated lyrical forms reflect the emergence of a new literary landscape in Italy, paving the way for the development of the Italian language and the birth of major literary works such as Dante's Divine Comedy. The author also explores Guittone's role as a precursor to the "dolce stil novo" movement, influencing subsequent generations of Italian poets and shaping the development of Italian literature. Ultimately, this book is a valuable contribution to the study of medieval Italian literature, providing a rare glimpse into the origins of Italian poetry and the creative genius of one of its earliest masters.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the hitherto unpublished manuscript of renowned 13th-century poet Fra Guittone d'Arezzo, preserved in the Laurentian Library of Florence. The text offers valuable insights into Guittone's literary production, shedding light on the evolution of religious themes and vernacular language in early Italian poetry. Guittone's use of the vernacular and his sophisticated lyrical forms reflect the emergence of a new literary landscape in Italy, paving the way for the development of the Italian language and the birth of major literary works such as Dante's Divine Comedy. The author also explores Guittone's role as a precursor to the "dolce stil novo" movement, influencing subsequent generations of Italian poets and shaping the development of Italian literature. Ultimately, this book is a valuable contribution to the study of medieval Italian literature, providing a rare glimpse into the origins of Italian poetry and the creative genius of one of its earliest masters. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780366320837_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780366320837
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