9781330896716 - Dante the Man and the Poet (Classic Reprint) di Whiting, Mary Bradford (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the intriguing life story of Dante Alighieri, an Italian poet best known for his epic poem, The Divine Comedy. Born in Florence in 1265, Dante was an accomplished scholar, soldier, and statesman who lived through a turbulent era of Italian history. The author draws upon historic accounts by contemporaries of Dante, such as Boccaccio, to bring the man and his times to life. From his enduring love for Beatrice Portinari, who inspired his literary genius, to his political struggles and eventual exile from Florence, the author paints a vivid portrait of Dante's character and the profound impact his experiences had on his writing. We are offered insights into the cultural and historical context of Dante's work, exploring the philosophical and theological ideas that influenced his masterpiece. The author highlights the enduring legacy of Dante's poetry, which continues to captivate readers with its timeless themes of love, loss, redemption, and the search for spiritual enlightenment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.