The new Life (La Vita Nuova) of Dante Alighieri (Hardcover)

from BayardUS

The aspect of Vita Nuova I found most interesting is that it is simultaneously doing several things: it functions as an account of part of Dante's life and career, as well as a compilation of his poetry, an explanation of that poetry, and a love story. Unfortunately none of these facets of the wo...

from Ghost_Boy

This is a quick little read if you are craving more Dante after his Divine Comedy. I still love the way he (or the translators) write. However, as quick and beautiful this may seem, it's still a little tedious to read. Before reading this one should ask: How much do I care about Dante talking abo...

from encephalical

I was more fascinated by his dissection of his own poems than the poems themselves.

from bishopjoey

Rossetti's translation is kind of strange, but it was a nice backup to reading the Divine Comedy.

from jonfaith

Your sisters bringing messages of gladness;And you, who are the daughter of my sadness,Seek out their company, disconsolate.Lovely structure and I applaud the Florentine when he isn't burning sinners. The spirit and sense data are privileged over reason. Our boy is loopy over Beatrice. He drools ...