Vita nuova (Uusi elämä)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321

Contributor:

Koskenniemi, Veikko Antero, 1885-1962

Tuulio, Tyyni, 1892-1991

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Vita nuova" by Dante Alighieri is a poetic work written in the 14th century. This work combines elements of poetry and prose, capturing the essence of Dante's experiences of love, particularly his adoration for Beatrice, the woman who inspires much of his literary effort. It reflects themes of youthful love, loss, and the transformative power of affection and longing. The opening of "Vita nuova" introduces the reader to Dante's profound experience of love as a young boy upon encountering Beatrice for the first time. He vividly describes how this encounter affects his soul and emotions, marking a pivotal moment in his life. The text portrays a strong interplay between divine and earthly love, with hints at the psychological turmoil and ecstatic joy that Beatrice brings into Dante's world. As he reflects on his love, he also hints at the struggles and conflicts it creates, using rich imagery and philosophical musings to articulate the depth of his feelings. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a journey through Dante's memories and emotions, establishing a connection between his personal experiences and greater existential themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juha Kiuru and Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 40.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Vita_Nuova Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vita_nuova

Release date is 2016-05-09