
Vita nuova
*Vita Nuova* (meaning "New Life") is a literary work by Dante Alighieri that combines poetry and prose to explore his deep love for Beatrice, a woman he admired from afar. Written in the early 14th century, it reflects on how love transformed his life and inspired his creative expression. The book can be seen as both a personal reflection and a celebration of idealized love, blending emotional insights with poetic art to depict love's power to renew and inspire the human spirit.