Author: Roberta L. Payne
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 9780773526976
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
What was Italian poetry like in the years of extraordinary historical, intellectual, aesthetic, and spiritual change between the 1860s and the Unification of Italy in the 1960s? In A Selection of Modern Italian Poetry in Translation Roberta Payne provides a bilingual collection of ninety-two poems by thirty-five Italian poets, including works of classicism and passionate decadentism, examples of crepuscularism, and poetry by Ungaretti, Montale, and Quasimodo. Payne pays particular attention to poets of the fifties and sixties, futurists, and female poets. She notes that the futurists, who have rarely been translated, were particularly important as they were truly original, attempting to develop new notions of word, line, sound, and phrase. Such new notions make translating them particularly challenging. She also offers a large sampling from poets of the fifties and sixties, many of whom have won the Viareggio Prize. Poems by women in this volume reflect diverse schools and directions while maintaining a distinctly female voice. Containing the original Italian and the translation side-by-side, this volume offers a wonderful introduction to Italian poetry to scholars and general readers alike.
A Selection of Modern Italian Poetry in Translation
Author: Roberta L. Payne
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 9780773526976
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
What was Italian poetry like in the years of extraordinary historical, intellectual, aesthetic, and spiritual change between the 1860s and the Unification of Italy in the 1960s? In A Selection of Modern Italian Poetry in Translation Roberta Payne provides a bilingual collection of ninety-two poems by thirty-five Italian poets, including works of classicism and passionate decadentism, examples of crepuscularism, and poetry by Ungaretti, Montale, and Quasimodo. Payne pays particular attention to poets of the fifties and sixties, futurists, and female poets. She notes that the futurists, who have rarely been translated, were particularly important as they were truly original, attempting to develop new notions of word, line, sound, and phrase. Such new notions make translating them particularly challenging. She also offers a large sampling from poets of the fifties and sixties, many of whom have won the Viareggio Prize. Poems by women in this volume reflect diverse schools and directions while maintaining a distinctly female voice. Containing the original Italian and the translation side-by-side, this volume offers a wonderful introduction to Italian poetry to scholars and general readers alike.
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 9780773526976
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
What was Italian poetry like in the years of extraordinary historical, intellectual, aesthetic, and spiritual change between the 1860s and the Unification of Italy in the 1960s? In A Selection of Modern Italian Poetry in Translation Roberta Payne provides a bilingual collection of ninety-two poems by thirty-five Italian poets, including works of classicism and passionate decadentism, examples of crepuscularism, and poetry by Ungaretti, Montale, and Quasimodo. Payne pays particular attention to poets of the fifties and sixties, futurists, and female poets. She notes that the futurists, who have rarely been translated, were particularly important as they were truly original, attempting to develop new notions of word, line, sound, and phrase. Such new notions make translating them particularly challenging. She also offers a large sampling from poets of the fifties and sixties, many of whom have won the Viareggio Prize. Poems by women in this volume reflect diverse schools and directions while maintaining a distinctly female voice. Containing the original Italian and the translation side-by-side, this volume offers a wonderful introduction to Italian poetry to scholars and general readers alike.
Conus of the Southeastern United States and Caribbean
Author: Alan J. Kohn
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 140085301X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 477
Book Description
Conus is the largest genus of animals in the sea, occurring throughout the world's tropical and subtropical oceans and contributing significantly to marine biodiversity. The shells of these marine mollusks are prized for their amazing variety and extraordinary beauty. The neurotoxic venoms they produce—injected by a hollow, harpoon-like tooth into prey animals that are then paralyzed and swallowed whole—have a range of pharmaceutical applications, from painkillers to antidepressants. This beautifully illustrated book identifies 53 valid species of the southeastern United States and the Caribbean, a region that supports a diverse but taxonomically challenging group of Conus. Introductory chapters cover the evolution and phylogeny of the genus, and notes on methodology are provided. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, taxonomy, distribution, ecology, toxicology, life history, and evolutionary relationships. The book includes more than 2,100 photos of shells on 109 splendid color plates; more than 100 additional photos, many depicting live animals in color; and 35 color distribution maps. Identifies 53 valid species—the first reassessment of western Atlantic Conus in more than seventy years Features more than 2,100 photos of shells on 109 color plates Blends the traditional shell-character approach to identification with cutting-edge shell and radular tooth morphometrics and molecular genetic analyses Includes color images of live animals as well as color distribution maps
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 140085301X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 477
Book Description
Conus is the largest genus of animals in the sea, occurring throughout the world's tropical and subtropical oceans and contributing significantly to marine biodiversity. The shells of these marine mollusks are prized for their amazing variety and extraordinary beauty. The neurotoxic venoms they produce—injected by a hollow, harpoon-like tooth into prey animals that are then paralyzed and swallowed whole—have a range of pharmaceutical applications, from painkillers to antidepressants. This beautifully illustrated book identifies 53 valid species of the southeastern United States and the Caribbean, a region that supports a diverse but taxonomically challenging group of Conus. Introductory chapters cover the evolution and phylogeny of the genus, and notes on methodology are provided. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, taxonomy, distribution, ecology, toxicology, life history, and evolutionary relationships. The book includes more than 2,100 photos of shells on 109 splendid color plates; more than 100 additional photos, many depicting live animals in color; and 35 color distribution maps. Identifies 53 valid species—the first reassessment of western Atlantic Conus in more than seventy years Features more than 2,100 photos of shells on 109 color plates Blends the traditional shell-character approach to identification with cutting-edge shell and radular tooth morphometrics and molecular genetic analyses Includes color images of live animals as well as color distribution maps
Author:
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004726888
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004726888
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
The Cowry
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cowries
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cowries
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Volutes
Author: Guido T. Poppe
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Fodor's Italy 2013
Author: Fodor's
Publisher: Fodor's
ISBN: 0307929361
Category : Italy
Languages : en
Pages : 962
Book Description
With hundreds of full-color photos, an updated edition highlights everything that visitors adore--from Italy's art and architecture to glorious Tuscan hill towns to red-hot nightlife, and even more!
Publisher: Fodor's
ISBN: 0307929361
Category : Italy
Languages : en
Pages : 962
Book Description
With hundreds of full-color photos, an updated edition highlights everything that visitors adore--from Italy's art and architecture to glorious Tuscan hill towns to red-hot nightlife, and even more!
Night Letters
Author: Robert Dessaix
Publisher: Xou Pty Ltd
ISBN: 1925143953
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
Winner of the Australian Literature Society Gold Medal Shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award Every night for twenty nights in a hotel room in Venice, an Australian man recently diagnosed with an incurable disease writes a letter home to a friend. In these letters, against a rich background of earlier journeys in literature, with Dante as his imagined guide, he reflects on what it means to live a good life in the face of death. Praise for Night Letters by Robert Dessaix ‘Dessaix writes with great elegance, with passion, compassion and sly wit. Literally, a wonderful book.’ John Banville ‘An absolutely unique book: intelligent, funny, rich, tender at the right moments, a plum pudding of stories, observations and discoveries.’ Alberto Manguel ‘Night Letters is exhilarating. The goads, the teasing, the question marks fired up into the atmosphere make any passive reading of it quite impossible.’ The Sydney Morning Herald
Publisher: Xou Pty Ltd
ISBN: 1925143953
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
Winner of the Australian Literature Society Gold Medal Shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award Every night for twenty nights in a hotel room in Venice, an Australian man recently diagnosed with an incurable disease writes a letter home to a friend. In these letters, against a rich background of earlier journeys in literature, with Dante as his imagined guide, he reflects on what it means to live a good life in the face of death. Praise for Night Letters by Robert Dessaix ‘Dessaix writes with great elegance, with passion, compassion and sly wit. Literally, a wonderful book.’ John Banville ‘An absolutely unique book: intelligent, funny, rich, tender at the right moments, a plum pudding of stories, observations and discoveries.’ Alberto Manguel ‘Night Letters is exhilarating. The goads, the teasing, the question marks fired up into the atmosphere make any passive reading of it quite impossible.’ The Sydney Morning Herald
Fodor's The Amalfi Coast, Capri & Naples
Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
ISBN: 164097167X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 429
Book Description
Ready to experience the Amalfi Coast, Capri, and Naples? The experts at Fodor’s are here to help. Fodor’s The Amalfi Coast, Capri & Naples travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of Amalfi Coast, Capri and Naples, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to go sailing in Capri, drive the cliff-hugging Amalfi Coast highway to Positano, or eat pizza in Naples, this user-friendly guidebook will help you plan it all out. Our local writers vet every recommendation to ensure that you not only make the most of your time, but that you also have all the most up-to-date and essential information you need to plan the perfect trip. This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with a new layout and beautiful images for more intuitive travel planning! Fodor’s Fodor’s The Amalfi Coast, Capri & Naples includes: • AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of Amalfi Coast, Capri & Naples. • SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast highway, sailing in Capri, and Neapolitan-style baroque. • INSPIRATIONAL “BEST OF” LISTS identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more. • ITINERARIES for various trip lengths help you maximize your time. • MORE THAN 15 DETAILED MAPS help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently. • EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS offer options for every taste. • TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS include: guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds; basic Italian phrases; and a calendar of festivals and events. • LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE tells you where to find under-the-radar gems, along with the best walking tours. • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS add perspective and enrich your travels. • COVERS: Amalfi, Positano, Ravello, Sorrento, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Capri, Ischia, Procida, Naples, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Planning on visiting the rest of Italy? Check out Fodor’s Essential Italy; Fodor’s the Best of Italy; Fodor’s Rome; and Fodor’s Florence and Tuscany.
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
ISBN: 164097167X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 429
Book Description
Ready to experience the Amalfi Coast, Capri, and Naples? The experts at Fodor’s are here to help. Fodor’s The Amalfi Coast, Capri & Naples travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of Amalfi Coast, Capri and Naples, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to go sailing in Capri, drive the cliff-hugging Amalfi Coast highway to Positano, or eat pizza in Naples, this user-friendly guidebook will help you plan it all out. Our local writers vet every recommendation to ensure that you not only make the most of your time, but that you also have all the most up-to-date and essential information you need to plan the perfect trip. This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with a new layout and beautiful images for more intuitive travel planning! Fodor’s Fodor’s The Amalfi Coast, Capri & Naples includes: • AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of Amalfi Coast, Capri & Naples. • SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast highway, sailing in Capri, and Neapolitan-style baroque. • INSPIRATIONAL “BEST OF” LISTS identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more. • ITINERARIES for various trip lengths help you maximize your time. • MORE THAN 15 DETAILED MAPS help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently. • EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS offer options for every taste. • TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS include: guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds; basic Italian phrases; and a calendar of festivals and events. • LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE tells you where to find under-the-radar gems, along with the best walking tours. • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS add perspective and enrich your travels. • COVERS: Amalfi, Positano, Ravello, Sorrento, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Capri, Ischia, Procida, Naples, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Planning on visiting the rest of Italy? Check out Fodor’s Essential Italy; Fodor’s the Best of Italy; Fodor’s Rome; and Fodor’s Florence and Tuscany.
Amalfi Coast, Capri, and Naples
Author: Fodor's
Publisher: Fodor's
ISBN: 1400007356
Category : Amalfi (Italy)
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
NOW IN FULL COLOR! Abundant color photos, combined with thorough coverage, bring one of Italy's most beautiful destinations to life.
Publisher: Fodor's
ISBN: 1400007356
Category : Amalfi (Italy)
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
NOW IN FULL COLOR! Abundant color photos, combined with thorough coverage, bring one of Italy's most beautiful destinations to life.
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Italian Phrases, 2nd Edition
Author: Gabrielle Euvino
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440650926
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Italian Phrases, Second Edition, is truly the only Italian phrasebook readers will ever need. It employs language-immersion principles similar to 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Italian', a distinctly unique approach in Gabrille Euvino's books. Now with more phrases than ever, it also includes extensive word lists and verb charts. Nearly five million Americans travel to Italy for business and pleasure each year. Completely revised and updated with the most current Italian idioms and phrases. New, streamlined grammar and pronunciation sections for easier, more effective use. Includes tips about Italian culture and dialects, and a clear, practical map of Italy.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440650926
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Italian Phrases, Second Edition, is truly the only Italian phrasebook readers will ever need. It employs language-immersion principles similar to 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Italian', a distinctly unique approach in Gabrille Euvino's books. Now with more phrases than ever, it also includes extensive word lists and verb charts. Nearly five million Americans travel to Italy for business and pleasure each year. Completely revised and updated with the most current Italian idioms and phrases. New, streamlined grammar and pronunciation sections for easier, more effective use. Includes tips about Italian culture and dialects, and a clear, practical map of Italy.