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by Crystal, August 11, 2009 5:10 PM
Here, in a smart NYRB publication, is Rossetti's acclaimed translation of Dante's Vita Nuova. Comprised of poems, mainly sonnets, set within a narrative framework, The New Life chronicles the sublimation of Dante's love for Beatrice. While a fascinating read in its own right, it also provides valuable insight to the role Beatrice plays in The Divine Comedy.
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