Origin And Growth Of The Languages Of Southern Europe And Of Their Literature (1907)

""Origin And Growth Of The Languages Of Southern Europe And Of Their Literature"" is a historical and linguistic study written by the renowned American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in 1907. The book explores the development of the Romance languages, including Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and French, and their respective literatures from their origins in Latin to the present day. Longfellow examines the various cultural, political, and social factors that influenced the evolution of these languages and their literary traditions, including the impact of the Roman Empire, the influence of Christianity, and the emergence of national identities. The book also includes a detailed analysis of the works of prominent Southern European writers, such as Dante Alighieri, Miguel de Cervantes, and Lu������s de Cam�����es, and their contributions to the development of their respective languages and literatures. Overall, ""Origin And Growth Of The Languages Of Southern Europe And Of Their Literature"" is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of Southern Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.