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Page 114
... Italian , Dutch , and English and followed by numerous sequels and imitations in Spanish and Portuguese , it remained influential for more than four centuries , greatly affecting the outlook and sensibility of western society ...
... Italian , Dutch , and English and followed by numerous sequels and imitations in Spanish and Portuguese , it remained influential for more than four centuries , greatly affecting the outlook and sensibility of western society ...
Page 134
... Italian . Though Italy originated the novella , it was slow in coming to the full - length novel . There is little to record before I promessi sposi ( The Betrothed ) by Alessandro Manzoni ( 1785-1873 ) , a romantic and patriotic novel ...
... Italian . Though Italy originated the novella , it was slow in coming to the full - length novel . There is little to record before I promessi sposi ( The Betrothed ) by Alessandro Manzoni ( 1785-1873 ) , a romantic and patriotic novel ...
Page 190
... Italian poet Petrarch is but a brief excursion in the field . Speaking generally , then , it can be said that autobiog- raphy begins with the Renaissance in the 15th century ; and , surprisingly enough , the first example was written ...
... Italian poet Petrarch is but a brief excursion in the field . Speaking generally , then , it can be said that autobiog- raphy begins with the Renaissance in the 15th century ; and , surprisingly enough , the first example was written ...
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