A Manual of Italian Literature

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cliffe, Francis Henry

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Manual of Italian Literature" by Francis Henry Cliffe is a literary guide written in the late 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive overview of key figures and movements in Italian literature, tracing developments from Dante through to the writers of the 19th century. Cliffe meticulously chronicles the evolution of poetic and prose forms, analyzing prominent authors such as Petrarch, Boccaccio, Ariosto, and Machiavelli. The opening of this literary manual introduces the unique cultural heritage of Italy and its historical significance as a literary powerhouse. Cliffe reflects on the enduring influence of ancient Rome and Greece, noting how Rome's intellectual debts to the former shaped its literary expressions. The text begins with a discussion on the importance of understanding Italy's central geographical and historical position, before transitioning into a detailed exploration of Dante and subsequent authors, setting the stage for a study steeped in literary analysis and historical context. The author emphasizes the complexities and nuances of Italian literature, hinting at themes of imitation, originality, and cultural exchange present throughout the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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Notes:

Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-09-18