I'm looking for a book about Dante Alighieri.
Stress 'Ali-GHIe-ri'. 'Cerco' = CHER-co — I'm looking for.
Use this at the information desk when you need help finding a specific book or books on a particular subject. Library staff ('bibliotecari') are happy to assist.
'Sto cercando' = I'm looking for (present progressive). 'Un libro su' = a book about. You can also use 'un libro di' for books by a specific author: 'un libro di Italo Calvino' (a book by Italo Calvino). 'Dante Alighieri' (1265–1321) is Italy's greatest poet, author of the Divine Comedy.
Avete libri sull'arte rinascimentale?
Do you have books on Renaissance art?
Topic-based search.
Cerco romanzi di Elsa Morante.
I'm looking for novels by Elsa Morante.
Author-based search.
Esiste un catalogo online?
Is there an online catalogue?
Asking about digital search tools.
Dante Alighieri ('il Sommo Poeta' — the Supreme Poet) is one of Italy's most revered cultural figures. The year 2021 marked the 700th anniversary of his death ('settimo centenario dalla morte') and was celebrated with exhibitions, events, and publications across Italy. His Divine Comedy ('La Divina Commedia') is considered the founding text of the Italian language.