English and Italian Literature From Dante to Shakespeare : A Study of Source, Analogue and Divergence

by Robin Kirkpatrick

Book Details

Format Paperback / Softback

Book Series Longman Medieval and Renaissance Library

ISBN-10 0582065585

ISBN-13 9780582065581

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd

Imprint Routledge

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Apr 19th, 1995

Print length 342 Pages

Weight 432 grams

Dimensions 21.30 x 13.70 x 2.00 cms

Product Classification: Literary studies: classical, early & medieval Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800 History of ideas

AI Summary

Ksh 12,050.00

Werezi Extended Catalogue Delivery in 14 days 1 copies in stock

Delivery Location

County

Location

Delivery fee: Select location

Delivery in 14 days

Secure

Quality

Fast

This text examines the influence Italian and English writers have had on each other and looks at both the similarities and the differences between the two literary traditions. The historical, social and intellectual developments between the two countries in the early Renaissance are explored.

This is the first comprehensive critical comparison of English and Italian literature from the three centuries from Dante to Shakespeare. It begins by examining Chaucer''s relationship with Dante, Petrarch and Boccaccio, and then looks at similar relationships within the areas of humanist education, lyric poetry, the epic, theatrical comedy, the short story and the pastoral drama. It provides a detailed comparison of major works from both traditions including descriptive and critical readings of Italian works. It shows why English writers valued such works and demonstrates the ways in which they departed from or tried to outdo the Italian original. Assuming no prior knowledge of Italy or Italian literary history, this book introduces the student and general reader to one of the most important and fascinating phases in European literary history.

Get English and Italian Literature From Dante to Shakespeare by at the best price and quality guaranteed only at Werezi Africa's largest book ecommerce store. The book was published by Taylor & Francis Ltd and it has pages.