Introduction to Italian Poetry - Luciano Rebay

Introduction to Italian Poetry by Luciano Rebay brings together a curated selection of Italian verse in a dual-language presentation. This paperback edition offers the original Italian texts with literal English translations on facing pages.

Key details

• Author: Luciano Rebay
• Subtitle: A dual-language book
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 176
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 1 February 2000

Synopsis

This treasury gathers 34 pieces spanning hymns, sonnets, madrigals, selected heroic epics and lyrics by Dante, Petrarch, Boccaccio, Ariosto, Tasso, d’Annunzio and 15 other poets. Each selection is presented in full Italian, paired with an expert literal translation on the facing page to support close reading and comparison.

Biographical and critical notes accompany every poet, alongside an introduction and 21 black-and-white illustrations. With its emphasis on language, it suits readers looking to engage directly with Italian poetry through the original text and a clear, literal English rendering.

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