Learning roadmap for classical algebraic geometry (Italian school)

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Can someone suggest a learning roadmap for classical algebraic geometry as developed by the great Italian school? Severi has a few books but in Italian. I would like to know what are the best English substitutes available.

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The first reference that comes to mind is Dolgachev, Classical Algebraic Geometry. This uses the language of modern algebraic geometry, but tries to stick to the "Italian" point of view as far as possible. From the parts I've read, it seems like a great book.

If you want a text in English that really uses the classical language and notation, you can try Hodge–Pedoe, Methods of Algebraic Geometry (3 volumes). A warning, though: if you're anything like me, this will send you running back to the modern texts.