"Interactive" Italian Poetry for English Speakers
It's hard to appreciate poetry in a language one doesn't know, so this is my attempt to make Italian poetry more easily enjoyable to English speakers. The approach is probably a bit nerdy, so I hope that at least it will be of interest on HN. I basically implemented what I would like to have when I listen to songs or poems in a language I don't speak: karaoke-like, word by word, literal translation, with notes about word usage and some context when needed. And some stuff about the language itself --- the part needed for the poems, at least. The tech stack is as minimal as it gets: I was…
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Interactive Italian Poetry for English Speakers makes Italian poems accessible to English speakers by providing word-by-word literal translations, karaoke-style highlighting, and explanations of word usage and context. The tool includes notes on Italian grammar and language features relevant to understanding the poetry. Built with minimal technology for a vintage web aesthetic, it is designed for language learners and poetry enthusiasts who want to appreciate Italian literature without advanced language skills.
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It's hard to appreciate poetry in a language one doesn't know, so this is my attempt to make Italian poetry more easily enjoyable to English speakers. The approach is probably a bit nerdy, so I hope that at least it will be of interest on HN. I basically implemented what I would like to have when I listen to songs or poems in a language I don't speak: karaoke-like, word by word, literal translation, with notes about word usage and some context when needed. And some stuff about the language itself --- the part needed for the poems, at least. The tech stack is as minimal as it gets: I was hoping for an old web vibe. Feedback welcome!
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