The Literature Of Italy, From The Origin Of The Italian Language To The Death Of Boccacio: A Historical Sketch (1851)

The Literature of Italy, from the Origin of the Italian Language to the Death of Boccacio: A Historical Sketch is a book written by Leonard Francis Simpson and published in 1851. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Italian literature from its origins to the end of the 14th century, with a particular focus on the works of Giovanni Boccaccio. Simpson's work is a historical sketch that traces the development of Italian literature from the earliest times to the end of the Middle Ages. He examines the various genres of literature that emerged during this period, including epic poetry, lyric poetry, and prose fiction. Simpson also discusses the major literary movements that influenced Italian literature, such as the troubadour tradition and the humanist movement.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific period or author. The first chapter provides an overview of the early Italian literary tradition, including the works of Dante Alighieri and Francesco Petrarca. The following chapters examine the works of various poets and writers, including Jacopo da Lentini, Guido Cavalcanti, and Giovanni Boccaccio.Overall, The Literature of Italy, from the Origin of the Italian Language to the Death of Boccacio: A Historical Sketch is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Italian literature. It provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the major literary works and movements that shaped the Italian literary tradition, and it remains a significant work in the field of literary studies.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.