First Italian Reader A Dual-Language Book
First Italian Reader A Dual-Language Book by Stanley Appelbaum is a bilingual anthology published by Courier Corporation on June 11, 2008. This edition, comprising 240 pages, is designed for beginning students of Italian language and literature, featuring works from the fourteenth to the twentieth centuries. The anthology includes selections from notable authors such as Dante, Boccaccio, and Pirandello, presented in both the original Italian and expert English translations on facing pages.
Readers will find a diverse range of excerpts encompassing poetry, fiction, history, and philosophy, providing an introduction to Italian literature from the 1300s to the 1920s. This collection allows students to engage with unadulterated texts, offering insights into the original language of significant works like The Decameron, The Prince, and Pinocchio. A solid understanding of Italian grammar is recommended for full appreciation of the original texts, making this anthology suitable for independent study or use alongside an instructor.
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Beginning students of Italian language and literature will welcome this bilingual anthology edited especially for their needs. Ranging from the fourteenth to the twentieth centuries, it features the works of Dante, Boccaccio, Pirandello, and fifty-two others in both the original Italian and expert English translations on the facing pages. Selections include excerpts from poetry, fiction, history, and philosophy.
This is a “first reader” in the sense of its introduction to Italian literature from the 1300s to the 1920s. A solid background in Italian grammar is necessary for the fullest appreciation of the original text. The excerpts are unadulterated, not retold or simplified. Readers can sample the works of men renowned for other talents, such as Michelangelo and Galileo, and discover the original language of The Decameron, The Prince, and even Pinocchio. This self-contained anthology can be used with or without an instructor. It will thrill anyone seeking a fast-paced survey of a vital body of literature from one of the world’s greatest cultural legacies.
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