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 592 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 62%
inspiring 32%
challenging 24%
informative 24%
sad 24%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 39%
medium 39%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 31% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 31% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.6

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