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This first substantial history of Italian literature to appear in the English language for forty years provides a comprehensive survey of one of the richest and most influential literatures of Europe. Leading scholars describe and assess the work of a wide range of writers who have contributed to the Italian literary tradition from its earliest origins to the present day. The volume is accessible to the general reader as well as to students and scholars. Translations are provided, along with maps, chronological charts, and up-to-date bibliographies.
Learn About Italy's Literary GiantsReviewed by G. Messersmith, 2005-03-18
I have not completed this book yet, as I find myself stopping to investigate a particular author I didn't know much about, i.e., Tasso, Boccaccio, Leopardi, and then doing in-depth research to go along with the details of this book. It is really a wonderful introduction to Italian Literature. I majored in English Literature; therefore, writers like Dante and Petrarch were familiar to me, but still there was so much I wanted to know. This book gives me the chance to learn more and has a wonderful bibliography in order to know where to look for more. If you want to learn about Italian Literature, begin here and I think your experience will be worthwhile.
Corriere della Sera, September 1997Reviewed by Anonymous, 1997-09-24
This latest attempt at a history of Italian Literature for the English speaking world was highly recommended in a review by Giulio Ferroni in the Corriere della Sera (one of Italy's most important newspapers). Giulio Ferroni is himself the author of a highly regarded history of Italian Literature (in Italian). The writers include Lino Pertile and Franco Fido (both from Harvard), Paolo Cherchi (The University of Chicago), and others.
