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Vita Nuova (Oxford World's Classics) Paperback – July 15, 2008

by Dante Alighieri (Author), Mark Musa (Translator)
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Vita Nuova (1292-94) is regarded as Dante's most profound creation. The thirty-one poems in this, the first of his major writings, are linked by a lyrical prose narrative celebrating and debating the subject of love. Composed upon Dante's meeting with Beatrice and the "Lord of Love," it is a love story set to the task of confirming the "new life" this meeting inspired. With a critical introduction and explanatory notes, this is a new translation of a supreme work which has been read variously as biography, religious allegory, and a meditation on poetry itself.

About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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'the Vita Nuova calls for a bold translator ... Mark Musa, who has published a well-known translation of the Divine Comedy, is much better qualified than most for the task.' Times LIterary Supplement

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; 1st edition (July 15, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0199540659
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199540655
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.64 x 0.37 x 5.12 inches
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Dante Alighieri was born in 1265 in Florence. His family, of minor nobility, was not wealthy nor especially distinguished; his mother died when he was a child, his father before 1283. At about the age of 20 he married Gemma Donati, by whom he had three children. Little is known of Dante's formal education-it is likely to have included study with the Dominicans, the Augustinians, and the Franciscans in Florence, and at the university in Bologna. In 1295 he entered Florentine politics and in the summer of 1300 he became one of the six governing Priors of Florence. In 1301, the political situation forced Dante and his party into exile. For the rest of his life he wandered through Italy, perhaps studied at Paris, while depending for refuge on the generosity of various nobles. He continued to write and at some point late in life he took asylum in Ravenna where he completed the Divine Commedia and died, much honoured, in 1321.

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Dr.L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent translation
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
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After seeing a PBS program on Dante, I thought I'd check out one of the works noted in the show. Vita Nuova is very much a love story, or maybe unrequited love story that supposedly was the experience of Dante himself. Probably what makes this small book so enjoyable is the excellent translation, it's very readable. Of course the reader has to rely on the person doing the translation and trust that what he tells the reader is in fact the words of Dante. Assuming this, the translation is very enjoyable in a bitter sweet kind of way.
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Anna A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great translation of a great piece of literature
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2017
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This is the second translation of Dante's Vita Nuova I've read and was far better than the first! I would recommend reading the translators notes before starting, as Mark Musa is not only an expert at translation but the intricacies and depth of Dante's work.
This is a great piece of literature- it tackles love, death, and the life of an artist. I would recommend it to absolutely anyone!
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Cherry
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Vita Nuova translation.
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2016
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This is the best translation by far, the quality of the text is exactly as described. The book is perfect for those that are new to reading Dante, the introduction sets the reader up for success in understanding the text. You will definitely enjoy the translations and I am glad to have replaced my worn out copy!
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suzanne
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait to read it!
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2020
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Story about Dante and Beatrice,I haven't started ready if yet.
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M. Thomas
4.0 out of 5 stars I highly recommend it. From a literature standpoint
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2015
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I read this in my Dante class, where our emphasis was on his Divine Comedy. This book came in handy for understanding Beatrice in Paradiso. If you are planning to read the Divine Comedy, I highly recommend it. From a literature standpoint, I recommend it to those who enjoy poetry and gradual, narrated character development. I would not have chosen this book for pleasure, yet despite it being an assignment, I ultimately enjoyed it.
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Vicki
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2020
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I loved this translation.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dante is the best
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2017
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This book brings me to tears every time I read it. I love dante so much
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Abby
5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived in 10 days, decent condition
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2019
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This works just fine for my college class.
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Beautiful! Dante is a master of introspection and the longing of the human heart for love, God, and the human destiny! A must read for everyone especially if you want to dig deeper into the meaning of love, loss, and the overall meaning of it.
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