The Meaning And Character Of The Vita Nuova

By Adolph Gaspary

Book Overview

The book ""The Meaning and Character of the Vita Nuova"" by Adolph Gaspary is a comprehensive analysis of Dante Alighieri's famous work, the Vita Nuova. The Vita Nuova is a collection of poems written by Dante in the thirteenth century, which tells the story of his love for Beatrice, a woman he met when he was only nine years old. Gaspary's book explores the themes and motifs of the Vita Nuova, including love, death, and the divine. He delves into the historical and cultural context of Dante's work, examining the literary traditions that influenced him and the political climate of medieval Italy. The book also provides a detailed analysis of the structure and language of the Vita Nuova, discussing the use of allegory and symbolism in Dante's poetry. Gaspary examines the significance of Beatrice as a symbol of divine love and explores the role of the poet in medieval society. Overall, ""The Meaning and Character of the Vita Nuova"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Dante's poetry and the cultural context in which it was written. It provides a thorough and insightful analysis of one of the most important works in Italian literature.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Aids to the Study of Dante, by Adolph Gaspary. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766131173.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425361153
• ISBN13: 9781425361150
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"