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Studies in the Poetry of Italy Part II. Italian by Oscar Kuhns is an exceptional and comprehensive exploration of Italian poetry. It serves as a valuable resource for both scholars and enthusiasts of Italian literature who wish to delve deeper into the rich poetic tradition of Italy.

The book begins with an insightful introduction that lays the foundation for the subsequent chapters. Kuhns skillfully sets the historical and cultural context, providing readers with a solid understanding of the significance of Italian poetry throughout different periods. This contextual framework allows readers to appreciate the themes, techniques, and influences that shaped the various poetic movements discussed.

One of the book's strengths lies in Kuhns' meticulous analysis of individual poets and their works. Each chapter is dedicated to a different poet, providing detailed examinations of their lives, artistic styles, and thematic preoccupations. Kuhns skillfully dissects key poems, providing translations alongside the original Italian text, which helps readers appreciate the intricacies of the poets' craft.

Furthermore, Kuhns' ability to connect the poets to the broader literary movements of their respective periods is commendable. He seamlessly weaves together discussions of political, social, and cultural developments, demonstrating how they influenced the trajectory of Italian poetry. This holistic approach enhances the reader's understanding of the poets' motivations and the impact they had on Italian literature.

Kuhns' prose is scholarly yet accessible, making the book engaging and enjoyable to read. He strikes a delicate balance between providing historical context and delving into close readings of the poems, ensuring that readers with different levels of familiarity with Italian poetry can benefit from his analysis.

In addition to the depth of analysis offered, the book also includes a helpful glossary of terms and an extensive bibliography. These features make it a valuable reference tool for those seeking to further explore the subject matter, and facilitate further research and study.

However, it is worth noting that the book assumes a certain level of prior knowledge about Italian literature, as it dives into detailed analyses without extensive explanations of basic poetic techniques. While this might pose a challenge for newcomers to the subject, it serves as a testament to the book's academic rigor and is more likely to be appreciated by readers with a solid foundation in Italian poetry.

In conclusion, Studies in the Poetry of Italy Part II. Italian by Oscar Kuhns is an exceptional scholarly work that beautifully elucidates the richness and complexity of Italian poetry. It provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the poets, their works, and the socio-cultural dynamics that shaped the Italian poetic landscape. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in deepening their knowledge and appreciation of Italian literature and will undoubtedly find a prominent place on the bookshelves of scholars and enthusiasts alike.

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Studies in the Poetry of Italy

II. ITALIAN

BY

OSCAR KUHNS

Wesleyan University

[Illustration]

=Chautauqua Press=

CHAUTAUQUA, NEW YORK

MCMXIII

COPYRIGHT, 1901, BY

OSCAR KUHNS

Third Edition, 1913

=The Chautauqua Print Shop=

Chautauqua, New York

PREFACE

In writing this book the author has endeavored to give a connected story of the development of Italian literature from its origin down to the present. In so doing, however, he has laid chief stress on those writers whose fame is world wide, and thus, owing to lack of space, has been obliged to treat in the briefest manner those writers who, although famous in Italy itself, are not generally known to the world at large. It is hoped that the reader may be led to study more in detail this literature, which although ranking with the greatest of the world literatures, has been to a large degree neglected in England and America. The translations from Dante's New Life and of the story from Boccaccio have been made by the author, inasmuch as during the writing of this book he could not obtain access to the standard translations.

It is to be noted also, that owing to unavoidable delay in the transmission of the manuscript, the author has not been able to read the proof.

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