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An Introduction to the Italian Language: Containing Specimens Both of Prose and Verse; Selected From Francesco Redi, Galileo Galilei, Eustachio ... Da Urbino, Baldassare Castiglione, An - Softcover

Giuseppe Baretti

 
9781333308957: An Introduction to the Italian Language: Containing Specimens Both of Prose and Verse; Selected From Francesco Redi, Galileo Galilei, Eustachio ... Da Urbino, Baldassare Castiglione, An

Synopsis

This book is a comprehensive collection of selected prose and verse from Italian literary greats, including excerpts from the works of Redi, Galileo Galilei, Ariosto, Tasso, Petrarch, and more. The selections are accompanied by literal translations and grammatical notes, making this an ideal learning resource for students and scholars of the Italian language. The author has organized the selections to provide insight into the development of Italian prose and verse, offering a glimpse into the evolution of Italian literature from its earliest origins to the Baroque period. Through the careful selection of texts, the author provides a solid foundation for understanding the major themes, styles, and influences that have shaped Italian literature.

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