Background
Rebay, Luciano was born on April 23, 1928 in Milan, Italy. Came to the United States, 1955. Son of Angelo and Pierina (Doniselli) Rebay.
( Highlights from 7 centuries include 34 works by 21 poet...)
Highlights from 7 centuries include 34 works by 21 poets, from St. Francis of Assisi's "Cantico delle creature" to verses by Nobel laureate Salvatore Quasimodo. The works of the celebrated masters—Dante, Petrarch, Ariosto, Leopardi, and Montale — appear alongside those of lesser known poets. The original verses appear with English translations on the facing pages.
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Rebay, Luciano was born on April 23, 1928 in Milan, Italy. Came to the United States, 1955. Son of Angelo and Pierina (Doniselli) Rebay.
Maturita classica Liceo Manzoni, Milan, 1946. Licence es lettres, University Aix-en-Provence, France, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1960.
Instructor Italian, Columbia University, New York City, 1957-1960; assistant professor, Columbia University, New York City, 1960-1963; associate professor, Columbia University, New York City, 1963-1965; professor, Columbia University, New York City, 1965-1973; Giuseppe Ungaretti professor Italian literature, Columbia University, New York City, since 1973; chairman Italian Department, Columbia University, 1970-1973; director, Center Italian Studies, 1985-1988. Consultant to scholarly journals. Member National Board Translators, Columbia University Translate Center.
( Highlights from 7 centuries include 34 works by 21 poet...)
Member Modern Language Association, American Association Teachers of Italian, Associazione Internazionale per gli Studi di Lingua e Letteratura Italiana.
Married Martha Virginia Krauss, August 2, 1952. Children: Alexandra, Ilaria.