Publisher's Synopsis
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. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Italian literature from its earliest beginnings to the death of Boccacio, a prominent Italian writer and poet of the 14th century. The author covers a wide range of literary genres including epic poetry, romantic literature, and the works of Dante Alighieri, Petrarch, and Giovanni Boccaccio. The book also explores the historical and cultural contexts in which these works were produced, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the social, political, and artistic influences that shaped Italian literature during this time period. Overall, The Literature of Italy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Italian literature, history, and culture.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.
