Publisher's Synopsis
Studies the life of Lorenzo Da Ponte as a poet, but also a teacher, and one of the foremost pioneers of Italian culture in the United States.
About the Publisher
Columbia University Press seeks to enhance Columbia University's educational and research mission by publishing outstanding original works by scholars and other intellectuals that contribute to an understanding of global human concerns. The Press also reflects the importance of its location in New York City in its publishing programs. Through book, reference, electronic publishing, and distribution services, the Press broadens the university's international reputation.
