02363cam a22003133u 4500 31720 UtSlPG 20260610133726.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Ginguené, Pierre Louis, 1748-1816 Histoire littéraire d'Italie (3/9) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-03-21 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) "Histoire littéraire d'Italie (3/9)" by Pierre Louis Ginguené is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book delves into the literary history of Italy, focusing on significant authors and their contributions to the country's literary landscape. The opening portion specifically discusses the life and works of Giovanni Boccaccio, shedding light on his poetic genius and his enduring impact on Italian literature. The beginning of the work provides an overview of Boccaccio's early life, his father's aspirations for him to pursue a career in commerce, and his eventual turn towards literature and poetry. Born in Paris and raised in Florence, Boccaccio's passion for the arts emerged despite his father's efforts to steer him into a mercantile path. As the narrative unfolds, it describes significant moments that shaped his literary journey, including his admiration for classical poets and his fervent love for the princess Marie, which inspired many of his works. The text sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Boccaccio's major texts, particularly his notable contributions to both poetry and prose. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Italian literature -- History and criticism Daunou, P. C. F. (Pierre Claude François), 1761-1840 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31720 72566 72566