"Histoire littéraire d'Italie" (3/9) is the first part of Pierre Louis Ginguet's huge work "Literary History of Italy", devoted to the development of literature in Italy. The book examines in detail the period from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, telling about the life and work of outstanding Italian writers, poets and playwrights. The author guides the reader along the history of Italian literature, revealing the influence of cultural, political and social events on the formation of the country's literary canon. A Literary History of Italy is a must read for anyone interested in European literature and its history.