The most detailed grammar of Italian available in English, the Second Edition provides students, teachers, and others with a comprehensive and accessible guide to the forms and structure of Italian. This book is indispensable to students of Italian, providing clear and detailed explanations of everything from the most elementary facts to more advanced points such as the various nuances of the subjunctive. The authors have made it an easy and illuminating reference tool, with extensive cross-referencing which enables readers to find the information they need quickly and easily.