The Sonnets and Ballate of Guido Cavalcanti (1912)

The Sonnets and Ballate of Guido Cavalcanti is a collection of poetry written by the Italian poet Guido Cavalcanti, originally published in 1912. The book contains a series of sonnets and ballate, which are lyrical poems that were popular in medieval Italy. Cavalcanti's poems are known for their introspective and philosophical themes, as well as their use of complex metaphors and imagery. The sonnets explore themes such as love, mortality, and the nature of existence, while the ballate often focus on more lighthearted topics such as courtly love and romance. The collection is considered a significant work in Italian literature and has been praised for its beauty, depth, and poetic skill. This edition includes an introduction by the translator, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, which provides context and insight into Cavalcanti's life and work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.