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Il Giardino Del Parnasol o Sia Raccolta Di Poesie, Fiori Dei Migliori Poeti Italiani Divisa in Cinque eta, Nelle Quali si fi Conoscere Quali Sieno Stati, I Varj Stilii Della Poesia Italiana, Nel Corso di Quattrocento Anni, Principiando da Dante, Fino al Metastasio
G. D. Pierotti
1811
T. Bryce : Edinburgh
6" by 3.5"
[3], iv-xvi, [1], 2-323, [4], 2-414pp
SUMMARY
The first edition of this anthology of Italian poets throughout history, written here in the original Italian, compiled by G. D. Pierotti.
First Edition,Leather Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
The first edition of this work.
Complete as two volumes in one.
In Italian.
A collection of classic Italian poetry, chronicling Italian poetry through five ages, looking at all of the notable poets, including Dante and his 'Inferno'.
The poems are divided into five ages, starting with the theological age, then the amorous age, then the Greek-Latin age, the heroic age, and the last age of perfections and sweetness.
With a short essay on the Italian language translated into English at the front.
Collected by G. D. Pierotti.
CONDITION
In a full vellum binding. Externally, generally smart. Some light marks and discolouration to the boards and spine, as is usual with vellum binding. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with the odd spot.
Overall Condition: Very Good
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Overall Condition
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