The Afterlife of Dante's Vita Nova in the Anglophone World: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Translation and Reception History

This volume provides the first systematic study of the translation and reception of Dantes Vita Nova in the Anglophone world, from the early nineteenth century to the present day. It brings together scholars from Dante studies, translation studies, English studies, and book history to examine the translation and reception of the Vita Nova among modern English-speaking publics, in both academic and non-academic contexts. It will be an essential reference point for scholars and students in English and Italian studies, literary and cultural studies, and translation and reception studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Dante's Vita Nova is a masterpiece of Italian literature that has been translated into English numerous times throughout the past two centuries. However, a comprehensive study of the critical, scholarly, and creative English-language reception of this work has yet to be undertaken. This collection brings together scholars from various fields, including Dante studies, translation studies, English studies, and book history, to explore the translation and reception of the Vita Nova among modern English-speaking publics, both in academic and non-academic contexts. By examining the various translations and adaptations of the Vita Nova across different periods and cultures, this book offers a valuable contribution to Dante studies.

The Afterlife of Dantes Vita Nova in the Anglophone World is a groundbreaking work that will be an essential resource for scholars and students in English and Italian studies, literary and cultural studies, and translation and reception studies. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the translation and reception of the Vita Nova in the English-speaking world, from the early nineteenth century to the present day. It reconstructs the contexts and genesis of its English-language afterlife, shedding light on the ways in which it has been interpreted, adapted, and appropriated by different writers, readers, and audiences.

The first chapter of the book explores the historical and cultural contexts in which the Vita Nova was first translated into English. It examines the political, social, and literary trends of the time, as well as the influence of Romanticism and the Gothic genre on the translation process. The chapter also discusses the various translations of the Vita Nova that were produced during this period, including those by William Blake, John Keats, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

The second chapter focuses on the critical reception of the Vita Nova in English-speaking countries. It examines the various critical essays and reviews that have been written about the work, as well as the scholarly debates that have emerged over its interpretation and meaning. The chapter also explores the ways in which the Vita Nova has been adapted and appropriated by modern writers and artists, such as William Shakespeare, T.S. Eliot, and Frank Miller.

The third chapter examines the creative reception of the Vita Nova in English-speaking countries. It explores the various literary and artistic adaptations of the work, such as poetry, drama, film, and graphic novels. The chapter also discusses the ways in which these adaptations have influenced the way
The Afterlife of Dantes Vita Nova in the Anglophone World is a groundbreaking work that will be an essential resource for scholars and students in English and Italian studies, literary and cultural studies, and translation and reception studies. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the translation and reception of the Vita Nova in the English-speaking world, from the early nineteenth century to the present day. It reconstructs the contexts and genesis of its English-language afterlife, shedding light on the ways in which it has been interpreted, adapted, and appropriated by different writers, readers, and audiences.

The first chapter of the book explores the historical and cultural contexts in which the Vita Nova was first translated into English. It examines the political, social, and literary trends of the time, as well as the influence of Romanticism and the Gothic genre on the translation process. The chapter also discusses the various translations of the Vita Nova that were produced during this period, including those by William Blake, John Keats, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

The second chapter focuses on the critical reception of the Vita Nova in English-speaking countries. It examines the various critical essays and reviews that have been written about the work, as well as the scholarly debates that have emerged over its interpretation and meaning. The chapter also explores the ways in which the Vita Nova has been adapted and appropriated by modern writers and artists, such as William Shakespeare, T.S. Eliot, and Frank Miller.

The third chapter examines the creative reception of the Vita Nova in English-speaking countries. It explores the various literary and artistic adaptations of the work, such as poetry, drama, film, and graphic novels. The chapter also discusses the ways in which these adaptations have influenced the way
The Afterlife of Dantes Vita Nova in the Anglophone World is a groundbreaking work that will be an essential resource for scholars and students in English and Italian studies, literary and cultural studies, and translation and reception studies. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the translation and reception of the Vita Nova in the English-speaking world, from the early nineteenth century to the present day. It reconstructs the contexts and genesis of its English-language afterlife, shedding light on the ways in which it has been interpreted

The Afterlife of Dantes Vita Nova in the Anglophone World is a groundbreaking work that will be an essential resource for scholars and students in English and Italian studies, literary and cultural studies, and translation and reception studies. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the translation and reception of the Vita Nova in the English-speaking world, from the early nineteenth century to the present day. It reconstructs the contexts and genesis of its English-language afterlife, shedding light on the ways in which it has been interpreted, adapted, and appropriated by different writers, readers, and audiences.

The first chapter of the book explores the historical and cultural contexts in which the Vita Nova was first translated into English. It examines the political, social, and literary trends of the time, as well as the influence of Romanticism and the Gothic genre on the translation process. The chapter also discusses the various translations of the Vita Nova that were produced during this period, including those by William Blake, John Keats, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

The second chapter focuses on the critical reception of the Vita Nova in English-speaking countries. It examines the various critical essays and reviews that have been written about the work, as well as the scholarly debates that have emerged over its interpretation and meaning. The chapter also explores the ways in which the Vita Nova has been adapted and appropriated by modern writers and artists, such as William Shakespeare, T.S. Eliot, and Frank Miller.

The third chapter examines the creative reception of the Vita Nova in English-speaking countries. It explores the various literary and artistic adaptations of the work, such as poetry, drama, film, and graphic novels. The chapter also discusses the ways in which these adaptations have influenced the
The Afterlife of Dantes Vita Nova in the Anglophone World is a groundbreaking work that will be an essential resource for scholars and students in English and Italian studies, literary and cultural studies, and translation and reception studies. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the translation and reception of the Vita Nova in the English-speaking world, from the early nineteenth century to the present day. It reconstructs the contexts and genesis of its English-language afterlife, shedding light on the ways in which it has been interpreted, adapted, and appropriated by different writers, readers, and audiences.

The first chapter of the book explores the historical and cultural contexts in which the Vita Nova was first translated into English. It examines the political, social, and literary trends of the time, as well as the influence of Romanticism and the Gothic genre on the translation process. The chapter also discusses the various translations of the Vita Nova that were produced during this period, including those by William Blake, John Keats, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

The second chapter focuses on the critical reception of the Vita Nova in English-speaking countries. It examines the various critical essays and reviews that have been written about the work, as well as the scholarly debates that have emerged over its interpretation and meaning. The chapter also explores the ways in which the Vita Nova has been adapted and appropriated by modern writers and artists, such as William Shakespeare, T.S. Eliot, and Frank Miller.

The third chapter examines the creative reception of the Vita Nova in English-speaking countries. It explores the various literary and artistic adaptations of the work, such as poetry, drama, film, and graphic novels. The chapter also discusses the ways in which these adaptations have influenced the

Weight: 640g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032021065