Lot of 2 Books on Italy: Travel Guide Rome & Introduction to Italian Poetry Poem

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This Auction is for Two Books on Italy!
Introduction to Italian Poetry: a Dual-Language Book, Edited by Luciano Rebay
This anthology highlights seven centuries of Italian poetry that will help you learn the language as well. Included are 34 examples of Italian verse in the original with English translations on facing pages. Twenty-one poets are represented, from Saint Francis of Assisi, author of the first memorable Italian lyric, "Cancio delle creature," to Salvatore Quasimodo, winner of the 1959 Nobel Prize for Literature. Also included are works by Dante, Petrarch, Ariosto, Tasso, and Montale, as well as such lesser known but significant poets as Compiuta Donzella and Cavalcanti. There are even important works by Boccaccio and Michelangelo.In addition to full Italian texts with expert literal translations on facing pages, this edition contains a wealth of biographical and critical commentary.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: Rome
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Rome
is your in-depth guide to the very best of Rome, the most fascinating city in Italy.
Experience classical Rome and step inside the iconic Colosseum; experience the religious Rome and visit Vatican City, a country all its own; experience the delicious Rome and stroll the city's beautiful piazzas with a gelato in hand.
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Rome
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+ Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance.
+ Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights.
+ Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums.
+ Free, color pull-out map (print edition) marked with sights, a selected sight and street index, public transit map, practical information on getting around, and a distance chart for measuring walking distances.
+ Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area.
+ Area maps marked with sights and restaurants.
+ Detailed city maps include street finder index for easy navigation.
+ Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights.
+ Suggested day-trips and itineraries to explore beyond the city.
+ Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations.
With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page,
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Rome
truly shows you what others only tell you.
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