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"Modern Italian Poets" from William Dean Howells. American realist author and literary critic (1837-1920).

Modern Italian Poets is a book written by William Dean Howells that provides a comprehensive overview of the poetry scene in Italy during the late 19th century. The book covers the works of several prominent Italian poets of the time, including Gabriele D'Annunzio, Giosue Carducci,... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Modern Italian Poems by William Dean Howells

Reproduction of the original: Modern Italian Poems by William Dean Howells

CONTENTS: Arcadian shepherds -- Giuseppe Parini -- Vittorio Alfieri -- Vincenzo Monti -- Ugo Foscolo -- Alessandro Manzoni -- Silvio Pellico -- Tommaso Grossi -- Luigi Carrer -- Giovanni Berchet -- Giambattista Niccolini -- Giacomo Leopardi -- Giuseppe Giusti -- Francesco Dall'Ongaro... Read Full Overview

William Dean Howells (March 1, 1837 - May 11, 1920) was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, as well as for his own prolific writings,... Read Full Overview

William Dean Howells (March 1, 1837 - May 11, 1920) was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, as well as for his own prolific writings,... Read Full Overview

This book has grown out of studies begun twenty years ago in Italy, and continued fitfully, as I found the mood and time for them, long after their original circumstance had become a pleasant memory. If any one were to say that it did not fully represent the Italian poetry of... Read Full Overview

Modern Italian Poets; Essays and Versions, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present... Read Full Overview

Discover the unique voices of modern Italian poetry through the lens of William Dean Howells. This seminal work explores the evolution of style in 19th-century Italian poetry, illuminating the contributions of poets both famous and obscure. Lovers of literature and international... Read Full Overview

Discover the unique voices of modern Italian poetry through the lens of William Dean Howells. This seminal work explores the evolution of style in 19th-century Italian poetry, illuminating the contributions of poets both famous and obscure. Lovers of literature and international... Read Full Overview