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Della Volgar Lingua; Volume 2

Della Volgar Lingua; Volume 2

Paperback

LinguisticsWriting InstructionGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1286594642
ISBN13: 9781286594643
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: May 13 2012
Pages: 500
Weight: 1.53
Height: 1.01 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Italian

Della Volgar Lingua, Volume 2, by Pietro Bembo, is a seminal work in the history of the Italian language and literary theory. Written in Italian, this treatise explores the nuances of vernacular Italian and establishes guidelines for its use in literature. Bembo's work played a crucial role in standardizing the Italian language during the Renaissance. This volume delves into the intricacies of grammar, style, and rhetorical devices, offering insights into the aesthetic values of the time. A cornerstone of Italian literary criticism, Della Volgar Lingua remains essential reading for scholars and students interested in the development of the Italian language and its rich literary tradition.

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