The New Life

The New Life La Vita Nuova (1899)

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The New Life: La Vita Nuova is a literary masterpiece written by the renowned Italian poet, Dante Alighieri, and was first published in 1899. This book is a collection of poems that narrate Dante's love for a woman named Beatrice. It is considered one of the most significant works of medieval literature and is known for its lyrical and emotional style.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part consisting of a series of poems that Dante wrote about his love for Beatrice. The second part is a prose commentary on the poems, which provides a deeper insight into the meaning and symbolism behind them. The commentary also includes Dante's reflections on his own life and the role that Beatrice played in it.The New Life: La Vita Nuova is a deeply personal work that explores the themes of love, loss, and redemption. Dante's writing is characterized by his use of allegory and symbolism, which creates a rich and complex narrative. The book is also significant in that it marks the beginning of Dante's literary career and is seen as a precursor to his more famous work, The Divine Comedy.Overall, The New Life: La Vita Nuova is a beautiful and moving work of literature that explores the depths of human emotion and the power of love. It is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval poetry or the works of Dante Alighieri.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781160259149
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 162
Weight: 222g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 9mm