Shakespeare in Italy (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A fresh look at Shakespeare through Italian eyes, from early mentions to the Napoleonic era. This nonfiction work traces how Italian readers, poets, and critics encountered Shakespeare, and how his reputation grew across centuries of culture, politics, and translation.

Through a careful balance of anecdotes, correspondence, and contemporary criticism, the book shows how Italian thinkers—from Conti to Foscolo and Pindemonte—saw Shakespeare as a force in drama and language. It also surveys translation efforts and the changing mood in Italian literary circles as Shakespeare’s influence spread across genres and national boundaries.

• Learn how early Italian writers and travelers encountered English drama and actors.


• See how translations and local adaptations shaped Shakespeare’s reception.


• Explore debates about Shakespeare’s adherence to classical rules and his artistic freedoms.


• Discover the broader cultural context that linked Shakespeare to Italian literature and Europe.

Ideal for readers of literary history and Shakespeare scholarship, especially those curious about transnational reception and the long arc of Shakespeare in Europe.

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