Italian Reading Course: Comprehending Specimens In Prose And Poetry Of The Most Distinguished Italian Writers, With Biographical Notices, Expl

by Giovanni Toscani

The Italian Reading Course by Giovanni Toscani is a comprehensive guide to understanding and appreciating the works of some of the most distinguished Italian writers. Through a selection of prose and poetry specimens, readers are introduced to the literary genius of Italian authors such as Dante Alighieri, Petrarch, and Boccaccio. The book also includes biographical notices of these writers, providing readers with a deeper understanding of their lives and the cultural context in which they wrote. To aid in the comprehension of these texts, the book includes explanatory notes that clarify difficult vocabulary and concepts. Additionally, the book provides rules on prosody, helping readers to understand the rhythm and meter of Italian poetry. Overall, the Italian Reading Course is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Italian literature and culture. It offers a comprehensive introduction to some of Italy's greatest writers and provides the tools necessary to fully appreciate their works.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: 1432644815
• ISBN13: 9781432644819
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"