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Early Italian Literature (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Ernesto Grillo

 
9781332388653: Early Italian Literature (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the origins of Italian language and the rich prose that shaped it. A scholarly volume that traces how Latin evolved into Italian and shows how early writers helped form a national literary voice. This edition gathers genuine early Italian prose and key selections, framed by a thoughtful introduction and explanatory notes.

The book offers a clear, constructive path through the history of Italian from its Latin roots to later forms. Readers will see how language change works in practice, and how early authors used everyday speech to express timeless ideas. It’s written to be accessible to students and general readers alike, without sacrificing scholarly rigor.


  • Introduces the origin and development of Italian as a Romance language.

  • Includes a range of early prose pieces and notable texts from the period.

  • Provides context with an introductory essay and scholarly apparatus.

  • Supports study with notes, bibliography, and structured contents for easy navigation.



Ideal for readers of linguistics, literary history, and Italian studies who want a grounded, approachable view of how Italian literature began and grew.

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