![]() ![]() He first saw the woman, or rather the child, who was to become the poetic love of his life when he was almost nine years old and she was some months younger. Dante Alighieri was born in the city-state Florence in 1265. It was met with great acclaim acknowledging Rossetti’s skill as a meticulous and poetic translator.ĭante Alighieri, or simply Dante (May 14/J– September 13/14, 1321), is one of the greatest poets in the Italian language with the comic story-teller, Boccaccio, and the poet, Petrarch, he forms the classic trio of Italian authors. It was first published in The Early Italian Poets in 1861 and then reissued in 1874 by Dante and his circle. This edition is the English translation by Dante Gabriel Rossetti from the original Italian. La Vita Nuova serves as an important precursor to Dante’s masterpiece, The Divine Comedy. By recalling each meeting with Beatrice this short book is at once a heartfelt account of youthful love and a religious allegory. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.įrom the first time the poet sets eyes on Beatrice, he proclaims that ‘love quite governed my soul’ and his devotion to her knows no end. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. ![]() The drama of their relationship unravels through stunning poetry and prose in this, one of the most celebrated love stories in history. In La Vita Nuova, Italy's greatest poet recounts the famous story of his passionate love for Beatrice. ![]()
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