Dante And The Dawn After The Dark Ages (1265-1321)

by Newell Dwight Hillis

Book Overview

Dante And The Dawn After The Dark Ages (1265-1321) is a comprehensive biography of the famous Italian poet, Dante Alighieri, written by Newell Dwight Hillis. The book explores the life and works of Dante, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest poets in history. Hillis delves into Dante's upbringing, education, and personal life, while also providing insight into the political and social context of Italy during the late Middle Ages.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Dante's life and work. Hillis begins by discussing Dante's early life in Florence and his education in the classics, before moving on to explore his political involvement and eventual exile from Florence. The book also covers Dante's literary works, including his most famous work, The Divine Comedy, and provides analysis and interpretation of his poetry.Throughout the book, Hillis provides a detailed and engaging account of Dante's life and times, painting a vivid picture of the political and cultural landscape of medieval Italy. He also explores the influence of Dante's work on subsequent generations of writers and thinkers, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in the history of literature and culture. Overall, Dante And The Dawn After The Dark Ages is a rich and informative biography of one of the most important figures in literary history.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Great Men as Prophets of a New Era, by Newell Dwight Hillis. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766162176.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425461123
• ISBN13: 9781425461126
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"