La Vita Nuova by Dante Alighieri

La Vita Nuova

Dante Alighieri with Barbara Reynolds

128 pages first pub 1294 (editions)

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TRANSLATED WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY BARBARA REYNOLDSDeeply felt but intellectually disciplined, radiant but analytical, La Vita Nuova reveals Dante's vision in which human love touches that of God's.Intended as a treatise for fellow poets, it consi...

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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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