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Dante Alighieri
1265
1321
Alighieri, Dante
Durand Fardel, Max. (Maxime)
1815
1899
Durand-Fardel, Charles Louis Maxime
Durand-Fardel, M. (Maxime)
Durand Fardel, Maxime
Fardel, Max. Durand (Maxime Durand)
La Vita Nuova (La Vie Nouvelle)
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Vita_Nuova Wikipedia page about this book: https://eo.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_vita_nuova
Produced by Marc D'Hooghe.
"La Vita Nuova (La Vie Nouvelle)" by Dante Alighieri is a romantic narrative intermingled with poetry, written in the late 13th century. This work serves as both a memoir and a philosophical exploration of love, revolving around the author's idealized affection for a woman named Beatrice. It captures Dante's psychological and emotional journey, blending prose and verse to convey the purity and pain of unrequited love. The beginning of "La Vita Nuova" introduces readers to Dante's intense feelings towards Beatrice, first experienced in his childhood when he sees her for the first time, which sets off a profound transformation within him. He describes his initial encounter with her, the overwhelming impact of her beauty, and how love takes command of his spirit. The opening chapters capture Dante's deep yearning and struggles with love's complexities and societal perceptions, foreshadowing the deeply interconnected themes of love, loss, and artistic expression that will unfold throughout the text. The narrative style blends personal reflection with lyrical beauty, establishing an intimate connection with the reader and illustrating Dante's unique portrayal of romantic devotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Italian literature -- Translations into French
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