This is an interpretive essay briefly outlining the subject matter and history of the debates on the Italian language. It proposes not to produce new material/ but it is selective, concentrating primarily on the sixteenth century. Two appendixes include a chronological table of the major documents used and a listing of notes and citations.

This is an interpretive essay briefly outlining the subject matter and history of the debates on the Italian language. It proposes not to produce new material/ but it is selective, concentrating primarily on the sixteenth century. Two appendixes include a chronological table of the major documents used and a listing of notes and citations.