Project Gutenberg 2021-02-12 Public domain in the USA. 447 Garnett, Richard 1835 1906 Trent, A. G. 15010172 A history of Italian literature Andrés V. Galia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "A History of Italian Literature" by Richard Garnett is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text embarks on an exploration of Italian literature from its beginnings, tracing its evolution and contributions, while engaging with notable figures and their influence on both Italian letters and wider European literature. The book likely emphasizes the relationship between Italian literature and its classical roots, highlighting how it has shaped and reflected cultural movements throughout history. The opening of this work serves as an introduction to the history and significance of Italian literature, framing it as a critical element in the development of European culture. Garnett discusses the delayed emergence of a distinct Italian literary identity, suggesting that Italian literature is a continuation of Latin traditions, rather than an offshoot. He elaborates on how the Italian literary scene, although often overshadowed by other cultures, possesses a unique richness born from its connection to antiquity, social dynamics, and notable authors like Dante. This beginning sets the stage for a detailed examination of major literary figures, movements, and styles as the narrative unfolds throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 49.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Italian literature -- History and criticism PQ Text Category: History - Other 935580 2025-06-25T11:33:51.119881 text/html 905051 2024-10-18T10:52:43 text/html 714174 2025-06-25T11:34:09.963791 application/epub+zip 712651 2025-06-25T11:33:55.873895 application/epub+zip 628788 2025-06-25T11:33:53.418925 application/epub+zip 954829 2025-06-25T11:34:17.972832 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 837859 2025-06-25T11:34:06.260867 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 755460 2022-09-29T05:21:28.238291 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 804411 2025-06-25T11:33:49.563918 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 784489 2024-10-18T10:52:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16312 2025-06-25T11:34:18.132781 application/rdf+xml 21871 2025-06-25T11:33:53.609926 image/jpeg 2347 2025-06-25T11:33:53.516874 image/jpeg 605724 2025-06-25T11:33:51.192959 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia