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A must for Italian language lovers
For anyone who has been enchanted by the always beautiful, often frustrating Italian language and tried to grasp its basics as well as its intricacies, Dianne's tales will not only ring true but also comfort you.
From obscure word etymologies to entertaining anecdotes, La Bella Lingua will keep you turning pages, nodding along in agreement, laughing, and even learning-I picked up quite a few new words myself.
And Dianne's writing? A sheer pleasure. Truly.
La Bella Lingua is a *must* for any lover of the Italian language; it assolutamente warrants five espresso cups out of five.
~ Michelle of Bleeding Espresso
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Anonymous
Posted July 4, 2009
Bellissimo!
I loved Dianne Hales book "La bella lingua"! It is a great read for anybody in love with Italian language and culture.
Her witty writing style and thorough observer of human nature added to the fun of reading this book.
I highly recommend it for anybody taking an Italian class, I'm going to pass it around in my own.
I was sad when I finished it and I'm now re-reading some chapters.3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted November 26, 2011
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MulgaBill
Posted July 19, 2011
A terrific read!
Dianne Hales book "La Bella Lingua" is a delightful work for those who just KNOW they were Italian in previous life!
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Anonymous
Posted May 20, 2011
Love Letter to Dante
While the introduction to this book is lovely and witty the following chapters spend far more time eulogizing and fawning over Dante than they discuss the Italian language or Italians themselves. This is a great read if you're a linguist anthropologist but not if you wish simply to be entertained.
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