Isbn: 9780259079293 - Prose Scelte (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history and development of the Italian language, focusing primarily on its literary manifestations. The author traces the evolution of Italian from its roots in Latin to its flourishing during the Renaissance, arguing that the 14th century marked a golden age for the language, exemplified by the works of Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio. The author examines the works of these literary giants and explores the unique qualities that distinguish their writing, highlighting the purity and elegance of their language and their masterful use of rhetorical devices. The author also discusses the subsequent decline of the Italian language, attributing it to factors such as foreign influences and a shift towards more ornate and artificial styles. The book concludes by emphasizing the enduring legacy of the 14th-century masters and their ongoing influence on Italian literature. 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.…