La Vita Nuova: Love Poems by Dante Alighieri

La Vita Nuova: Love Poems

Dante Alighieri

160 pages first pub 1294 (editions)

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La Vita Nuova (The New Life) is Dante's first major work. Set in thirteenth century Florence, Dante describes his love for Beatrice through poems, sonnets and prose. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pock...

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Community Reviews Summary of 596 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 60%
inspiring 34%
sad 26%
challenging 23%
informative 23%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
lighthearted 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%

Pace

slow 38%
medium 38%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | N/A: 19% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.61

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