Dante's Vita Nuova, New Edition: A Translation and an Essay by Dante Alighieri

Dante's Vita Nuova, New Edition: A Translation and an Essay

Dante Alighieri with Mark Musa (Translator)

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In this new edition Musa views Dante's intention as one of cruel and comic commentary on the shallowness and self-pity of his protagonist, who only occasionally glimpses the true nature of love. ". . . the explication de texte which accompanies M...

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Community Reviews Summary of 458 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 54%
inspiring 36%
informative 27%
challenging 22%
sad 22%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 39%
medium 39%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | N/A: 22% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.61

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