The Fiore
Dante Alighieri
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The Fiore
by Dante Alighieri, Santa Casciani, Christopher Kleinhenz
Published
2000
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
Pages
558
ISBN-10
0268008930
Description
"This is the first English translation of Il Fiore, the late-thirteenth-century narrative poem in 232 sonnets based on the Old French Roman de la Rose, and the Detto d'Amore, a free-wheeling version of many Ovidian precepts of love in 240 rhymed couplets. The elaborate allegory of the Fiore presents the complex workings of love, understood primarily as carnal passion, in the human psyche through the use of personifications of a wide array of characters who engage in various social (and bellic) interactions. There are personifications of social stereotypes and attitudes, mythological figures, abstract qualities, psychological and physical states, and personality traits." "The Detto d'Amore includes features of the perennial controversy between proponents of the pleasures of erotic passion and those who counsel pursuit of the sublime joys found solely in the exercise of reason. The incomplete poem also contains a conventionalized - and idealized - description of the physical traits of the lady, as well as a portrait of the perfect courtly lover."--Jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Fiore?
This edition of The Fiore has approximately 558 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Fiore?
For most readers, The Fiore typically takes between 11h 38m and 7h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 139,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 18m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 139,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Fiore?
The estimated word count for The Fiore is approximately 139,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Fiore?
The Fiore was written by Dante Alighieri, Santa Casciani, Christopher Kleinhenz.
When was The Fiore published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.