Italian Stories: Novelle Italiane : A Dual-Language Book by R.A. Hall (English)

Description: Italian Stories by R.A. Hall Eleven great stories in original Italian with vivid, accurate English translations on facing pages, teaching and practice aids, Italian-English vocabulary, more. Boccaccio, Machiavelli, dAnnunzio, Pirandello and Moravia, plus significant works by lesser-knowns. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Designed for the language student as well as the lover of fine literature, this convenient dual-language book features eleven great short stories - each one appearing in the original Italian, with vivid and accurate English translations on facing pages. Robert A. Hall, Jr., Professor Emeritus of Linguistics and Italian, Cornell University, has compiled a stimulating and representative collection ranging from a 14th-century selection from Boccaccios The Decameron to Alberto Moravias "Competition," a 20th-century view of lower-and middle-class Italian life. Among the other works are Machiavellis "Belfagor; Story of the Devil Who Took a Wife," Matteo Bandellos reflections of 16th-century morals in "Madonna Zilia," Giovanni Vergas objective portrayal of lower-class Sicilian life in "Rosso Malpelo," Gabriele dAnnunzios revelations of a depraved peasantry in "The Idolaters," Luigi Pirandellos fascinating study of hypocritical social attitudes in "The Tight Frock Coat," as well as equally significant works by Antonio Fogazzaro, Renato Fucini, Aldo Palazzeschi, and Corrado Alvaro. Arranged chronologically so that the growth of the literary art may be followed, as well as enjoyed, each story is prefaced by a concise biographical/critical introduction. Also included are linguistic and cultural notes, a valuable Italian-English vocabulary, study questions on each story, and an informative essay on Italian fiction. Students of the Italian language will find the dual-language format timesaving and extremely helpful; readers of Italian literature will want to add this treasury of small masterworks to their personal libraries. Back Cover Designed for the language student as well as the lover of fine literature, this convenient dual-language book features eleven great short stories--each one appearing in the original Italian, with vivid and accurate English translations on facing pages. Robert A. Hall, Jr., Professor Emeritus of Linguistics and Italian, Cornell University, has compiled a stimulating and representative collection ranging from a 14th-century selection from Boccaccios The Decameron to Alberto Moravias "Competition," a 20th-century view of lower-and middle-class Italian life. Among the other works are Machiavellis "Belfag∨ Story of the Devil Who Took a Wife," Matteo Bandellos reflections of 16th-century morals in "Madonna Zilia," Giovanni Vergas objective portrayal of lower-class Sicilian life in "Rosso Malpelo," Gabriele dAnnunzios revelations of a depraved peasantry in "The Idolaters," Luigi Pirandellos fascinating study of hypocritical social attitudes in "The Tight Frock Coat," as well as equally significant works by Antonio Fogazzaro, Renato Fucini, Aldo Palazzeschi, and Corrado Alvaro. Arranged chronologically so that the growth of the literary art may be followed, as well as enjoyed, each story is prefaced by a concise biographical/critical introduction. Also included are linguistic and cultural notes, a valuable Italian-English vocabulary, study questions on each story, and an informative essay on Italian fiction. Students of the Italian language will find the dual-language format timesaving and extremely helpful; readers of Italian literature will want to add this treasury of small masterworks to their personal libraries. Unabridged, slightly corrected Dover (1989) edition of the work published by Bantam Books, Inc., 1961. Table of Contents FOREWORD GIOVANNI BOCCACCIO "Il Decamerone: Giornata Ottava, Novella Terza " "The Decameron: Eighth Day, Third Story " NICCOLO MACHIAVELLI Belfagor; Novella del demonio che prese moglie Belfagor; Story of the Devil Who Took a Wife MATTEO BANDELLO Madonna Zilia Madonna Zilia GIOVANNI VERGA Rosso Malpelo Rosso Malpelo ANTONIO FOGAZZARO Un idea di Ermes Torranza An Idea of Hermes Torranza RENATO FUCINI La Fonte de Pietrarsa The Fountain of Pietrarsa GABRIELE DANNUNZIO Gli Idolatri The Idolaters LUIGI PIRANDELLO Marsina stretta The Tight Frock-Coat ALDO PALAZZESCHI Bistino e il signor marchese Bistino and the Marquis CORRADO ALVARO I Giocattoli Rotti The Broken Toys ALBERTO MORAVIA La Concorrenza Competition NOTES QUESTIONNAIRE VOCABULARY Long Description Eleven great stories in original Italian with vivid, accurate English translations on facing pages, teaching and practice aids, Italian-English vocabulary, more. Chronologically arranged stories by Boccaccio, Machiavelli, dAnnunzio, Pirandello and Moravia, plus significant works by lesser-knowns. Details ISBN0486261808 Language English ISBN-10 0486261808 ISBN-13 9780486261805 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Dover Publications Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Translated from Italian Edition New edition Subtitle Novelle Italiane : A Dual-Language Book Short Title ITALIAN STORIES REV/E DOI 10.1604/9780486261805 UK Release Date 1990-09-17 AU Release Date 1990-09-17 NZ Release Date 1990-09-17 Edited by R.A. Hall Author R.A. Hall Pages 364 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Edition Description New edition Series Dover Dual Language Italian DEWEY 853.0108 Audience General Year 2003 Publication Date 2003-03-28 US Release Date 2003-03-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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