A History of Italian Literature

This landmark study of Italian literature by scholar and critic Richard Garnett is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Western literature. With his characteristic erudition and wit, Garnett traces the evolution of Italian literature from the Middle Ages to the dawn of the modern era, highlighting the contributions of such luminaries as Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio. 'A History of Italian Literature' is both a scholarly tour de force and a beguiling work of literary criticism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.