The quote "women who have intellect of love" is from which text ?
Correct answer: A. Vita Nuova
- A. Vita Nuova
- B. De Monarchia
- C. De Vulgari Eloquentia
- D. The Divine Comedy
Explanation
“Donne ch’avete intelletto d’amore,” meaning women who have understanding of love, is the opening of a famous canzone in the Vita Nuova. The work presents Dante’s idealised love for Beatrice through prose commentary and lyric poems.
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