Poetry - Literary Criticism, European Literary Biography, Italian Literature

Dante

Name: Dante
Author: Oscar Browning
ISBN: 9781162929170

by Oscar Browning

Available on Bookshop Write a review

Books.org participates in affiliate programs including Bookshop.org and the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you.

Overview

This volume is based upon an article in the Encyclopedia Britannica, but revised and expanded. Considered one of the best short studies of Dante and his work.

Synopsis

""Dante: His Life and Writings"" by Oscar Browning is a comprehensive biography of the famous Italian poet Dante Alighieri. The book covers his life and works in great detail, including his childhood, education, political views, and personal relationships. Browning also delves into the historical and cultural context of Dante's time, providing insights into the political and social climate of medieval Italy.The book provides a thorough analysis of Dante's literary works, including his most famous work, ""The Divine Comedy."" Browning explores the themes and motifs present in Dante's writing, as well as the historical and philosophical influences that shaped his work. The book also includes translations of several of Dante's poems and excerpts from ""The Divine Comedy.""Overall, ""Dante: His Life and Writings"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the life and works of one of the greatest poets of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.