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)

224 pages first pub 1294 (editions)

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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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3.59
based on 794 reviews

Moods

reflective: 81%

emotional: 68%

challenging: 29%

inspiring: 27%

sad: 25%

informative: 20%

hopeful: 12%

mysterious: 10%

lighthearted: 6%

relaxing: 6%

funny: 1%


Pace

22% of readers chose fast
38% of readers chose medium
38% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
80% of readers chose Character
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Strong character development?

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27% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

48% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

6% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
19% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

31% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
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