Dante: A Very Short Introduction

by David Robey and Peter Hainsworth

Book Overview

In this Very Short Introduction, Peter Hainsworth and David Robey take a different approach to Dante, by examining the main themes and issues that run through all of his work, ranging from autobiography, to understanding God and the order of the universe. In doing so, they highlight what has made Dante a vital point of reference for modern writers and readers, both inside and outside Italy. They emphasize the distinctive and dynamic interplay in Dante's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199684774
• ISBN13: 9780199684779
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.9" x 6.6"