Do you have the complete works of Dante?
'Opere' — O-pe-re. Three syllables, stress on the first.
Use when looking for collected or complete works of a specific author. Italian literature has an exceptionally rich tradition — asking for complete works signals a serious reader.
'Opere complete' = complete works. 'Di Dante' = by Dante (Alighieri). Italian publishing has dedicated series for complete works: Mondadori's 'Meridiani' series is the gold standard for complete Italian literary works — expensive, scholarly, and beautiful.
Avete le opere di Leopardi?
Do you have the works of Leopardi?
Italy's greatest lyric poet.
Esiste un'edizione critica?
Is there a critical edition?
Scholarly edition with notes.
Avete i Meridiani?
Do you have the Meridiani series?
Mondadori's prestige complete works series.
Dante Alighieri (1265–1321) is considered the father of the Italian language. The 'Divine Comedy' ('La Divina Commedia') is one of the great works of world literature. 2021 was the 700th anniversary of Dante's death — celebrated across Italy with exhibitions, events, and renewed publishing interest.