The New Life (La Vita Nuova) by Dante Alighieri

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Author Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Translator Rossetti, Dante Gabriel, 1828-1882
Title The New Life (La Vita Nuova)
Credits E-text prepared by Brian Foley, Barbara Magni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://archive.org/details/americana)
Summary "The New Life (La Vita Nuova)" by Dante Alighieri is an autobiographical work that blends poetry and prose, written in the 14th century. The narrative reflects Dante's profound love for Beatrice, a woman he idealizes as a source of inspiration and spiritual elevation. Through the lens of his youthful experiences, the text explores themes of love, loss, and transcendence, painting an intricate picture of the poet's emotional and spiritual journey. The opening of the work introduces the author’s recollection of the moment he first saw Beatrice, encapsulating the profound impact this encounter had on him. Dante describes a vivid meeting with Beatrice when they were both children, detailing the emotional turmoil and awakening that her image ignited within him. His account blends mystical elements with personal reflection, signaling the onset of a passionate yet complicated love story that unfolds throughout the text. As Dante reflects on his feelings, we see him grappling with his emotions and the consequences of loving someone so noble and transcendent, setting the stage for a rich exploration of devotion and its complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Italian literature -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 41085
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Most Recently Updated Oct 15, 2018
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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