The Early Italian Poets

The Early Italian Poets by Dante Gabriel Rossetti offers a comprehensive exploration of early Italian poetry, spanning from poets like Ciullo d'Alcamo to Dante Alighieri. Initially published in 1861, this collection features Rossetti's translations of seminal works from the Italian trecento, capturing the vibrancy and intricacies of early Italian verse in their original meters. By presenting these works to an English-speaking audience, Rossetti sought to broaden knowledge of Italy’s poetic herit