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    Vittoria Colonna
    Vittoria Colonna
    Vittoria Colonna
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    Vittoria Colonna

    By Jan Zwicky and Robert Moody

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    A collection of ten Renaissance Italian poems, complemented by contemporary English versions and photographs. This volume provides a unique visual and literary context for Italian poet Vittoria Colonna’s classical, spiritual themes.
    LanguageEnglish
    Publisherporcupinequill
    Release dateApr 1, 2014
    ISBN9780889848108
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