Dante's Rime

The collection features a range of Dante's poetry from his early years in the 1280s to his more mature works before the Divine Comedy, showcasing his artistic evolution. Patrick Diehl's translation compiles the majority of Dante's shorter poems, highlighting several medieval masterpieces while excluding only those included in the Vila nuova. This volume provides valuable insight into the poet's growth and the themes that would later influence his renowned epic.