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Vendeur : The Haunted Bookshop, LLC, Iowa City, IA, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Good. A recent facsimile reprint of an Oxford University Press edition circa 1920; the pages are photo-reproduced and as such contain flaws, extraneous marks in margins, and the occasional unclear letter, as well as the internal library markings of the book from which these pages were copied; the pages of this reprint are otherwise clean and crisp save for one corner fold; the spine is uncreased, the soft cover gently shelfworn at corners but otherwise sound. [lvi], 305pp. incl. index. Suitable as a reading or study copy. N° de réf. du vendeur 80162
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of Dante's letters, a collection of writings that offer invaluable insights into the political and personal landscape of 14th century Italy. The author meticulously examines the letters' historical context, their authenticity, and their evolution through centuries of scholarship, culminating in a newly edited text based on extensive research of manuscripts and printed editions. The letters reveal Dante's political engagement as a staunch Ghibelline, his passionate defence of his exile from Florence, and his fervent pleas for Italian unity under a strong imperial leader. Through the analysis of Danteââ â¢s writing style, the book explores his mastery of Latin rhetoric and his use of the ââ Å"cursusââ  ââ â a rhythmic device employed in medieval Latin prose. This examination highlights the stylistic and literary qualities of these letters, demonstrating how they reflect the intellectual and cultural currents of the time. Ultimately, this book provides a valuable resource for students and scholars of Dante, shedding new light on his life, his thought, and the complex historical circumstances that shaped his writings. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333859497_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333859497
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333859497
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)