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Adonais (Hardcover)
Edited by William Michael Rossetti
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R808
Discovery Miles 8 080
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Adonais (Hardcover)
William Michael Rossetti, Arthur Octavius Prickard
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R810
Discovery Miles 8 100
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La Vita Nuova - in English The New Life - is a poem by Dante
Alighieri which expresses the virtues of Medieval courtship and
love. First published in 1295 during the dawn of the Italian
Renaissance period, this work discusses the praiseworthy aspects of
courtship which first appeared during the Medieval era. Dante was a
great admirer of this practice, feeling that the tradition elevated
both love and courteous behaviour in a manner befitting an
experience of such emotive depth. This translation of the original
Italian into English by William Michael Rossetti has, since its
original appearance in 1899, become well-regarded by scholars and
general enthusiasts of Italian literature. Readable as well as
accurate, this edition also contains the original insightful notes
which Rossetti appended to his rendition.
William Michael Rossetti (1829 1919) made himself the diarist,
chronicler and champion of one of the most creative Victorian
families. This two-volume memoir of 1906 provides an unparalleled
glimpse into the dynamics of the Rossettis, covering his own
childhood and that of his siblings, the genesis of the
Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, and friendships with such outstanding
figures as Morris, Burne-Jones, Swinburne and the Brownings. In
fact, many of the members of the Victorian art and literary world
make an appearance at some point in these volumes. But what is so
engaging about the work is the way in which William Michael treats
these personalities straightforwardly and unpretentiously.
Especially fascinating are the observations that deal with intimate
family details, his thoughts about brother Dante Gabriel and his
attitude to sister Christina as her work developed. Though what he
says is not always completely candid, his remarks remain uniquely
informed, subtle and telling.
William Michael Rossetti (1829 1919) made himself the diarist,
chronicler and champion of one of the most creative Victorian
families. This two-volume memoir of 1906 provides an unparalleled
glimpse into the dynamics of the Rossettis, covering his own
childhood and that of his siblings, the genesis of the
Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, and friendships with such outstanding
figures as Morris, Burne-Jones, Swinburne and the Brownings. In
fact, many of the members of the Victorian art and literary world
make an appearance at some point in these volumes. But what is so
engaging about the work is the way in which William Michael treats
these personalities straightforwardly and unpretentiously.
Especially fascinating are the observations that deal with intimate
family details, his thoughts about brother Dante Gabriel and his
attitude to sister Christina as her work developed. Though what he
says is not always completely candid, his remarks remain uniquely
informed, subtle and telling.
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