Vincenzo Traversa Libri

Set against the backdrop of Naples, this first epic poem in Italian blends epic and lyric themes, creating a unique narrative centered on love. Giovanni Boccaccio, known for his work in the Decameron, infuses the Teseida with his youthful emotions and nostalgia, capturing a pivotal moment in his life. The poem stands out not only for its literary significance but also for its exploration of personal experiences and feelings, making it a poignant reflection on love and happiness.

This book examines the theme of the plague in Italian letters, both in poetic and prose works until the time of the plague of Milan of 1630.

Three Italian Epistolary Novels looks at the development of a literary genre that flourished in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and counted among its illustrious authors Samuel Richardson, Henry Fielding, Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. These translations of three Italian novels by Foscolo, De Meis, and Piovene - never offered before in a single study - reflect social, historical, and stylistic aspects through 150 years of Italian literature from the birth of a touching romantic story to the time of the new currents in Italy and the period of World War II. The book is particularly suited for studies in Italian, European, and comparative literature programs.