"Modern Naples" traces the history of Naples in the "tragic centuries" between the collapse of the Parthenopean Republic and the restoration of the Bourbons to the end of World War II. It then picks up the history of Naples as it began its slow and uncertain recovery from the depredations of Unification, the destruction of war, and the urban corruption and environmental degradation of Italys post-war economic "miracle."
The author presents 229 documents within the context of a larger, and continuous, narrative of the citys history, society, and economy during these centuries. Sources include...
"Modern Naples" traces the history of Naples in the "tragic centuries" between the collapse of the Parthenopean Republic and the restoration of the Bo...
TASSOS MASTERPIECE Aminta is perhaps the most famous pastoral play ever. It is also the work that launched the reputation of the author of the famed Italian epic poem of the First Crusade, Gerusalemme liberata. This story of satyrs and nymphs, shepherds and lovers is set in the ideal forest, far from the world of urban sophistication and decadence. It is presented here in the first Italian-English, dual-language edition of the play, and is the first new English translation published since the 19th century.
Amintas importance can not be overestimated; and its influence has been phenomenal,...
TASSOS MASTERPIECE Aminta is perhaps the most famous pastoral play ever. It is also the work that launched the reputation of the author of the famed I...
