Poems of Giosuè Carducci, Translated with two introductory essays: by Carducci
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"Poems of Giosuè Carducci, Translated with two introductory essays: by Frank Sewall" is a collection of poetry accompanied by analytical essays written in the late 19th century. The book features the works of Giosuè Carducci, a prominent Italian poet, and explores themes of Hellenism and classicism, highlighting the poet's deep appreciation for the ancient literary traditions and his reflection on the Italian national character. It serves to introduce Carducci's poetry to English-speaking
audiences, emphasizing its significance in the literary revival of Italy. The opening of this collection begins with a preface that outlines Frank Sewall's intentions in translating Carducci's poems and providing context through the introductory essays. Sewall discusses the importance of understanding the historical and cultural shifts in Italy as they relate to the literary motifs present in Carducci's work. He delves into the poet's exploration of ancient religious themes and the tension between the classical Hellenic tradition and the constraints of contemporary Christian influences. The essays set the stage for Carducci's poems, which celebrate nature, beauty, and the human experience, presenting a refreshing perspective on Italian literature that is rooted in both historical context and artistic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Carducci, Giosuè, 1835-1907 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Sewall, Frank, 1837-1915 |
| Title |
Poems of Giosuè Carducci, Translated with two introductory essays: I. Giosuè Carducci and the Hellenic reaction in Italy. II. Carducci and the classic realism |
| Credits |
Produced by ellinora, Bryan Ness, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Italian poetry -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Carducci, Giosuè, 1835-1907 -- Criticism and interpretation |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56711 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-56711-2 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 366 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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