Dante And The Mystics: A Study Of The Mystical Aspect Of The Divina Commedia And Its Relations With Some Of Its Medieval Sources (1913)

By Edmund Garratt Gardner, Edmund G. Gardner, Edward C. Gardner

Book Overview

Dante And The Mystics is a book written by Edmund Garratt Gardner in 1913. The book is a study of the mystical aspect of Dante's famous work, the Divina Commedia, and its relations with some of its medieval sources. The author delves into the spiritual and mystical themes present in the Commedia, exploring the influence of various mystical traditions on Dante's writing. Gardner examines the works of mystics such as St. John of the Cross, Meister Eckhart, and St. Bernard of Clairvaux, and their potential influence on Dante's work. The book also explores the relationship between Dante's work and the Christian mystical tradition, as well as the influence of Neoplatonism and other philosophical and spiritual movements of the time. Overall, Dante And The Mystics is a comprehensive exploration of the mystical themes present in one of the greatest works of literature in history.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: 1165932032
• ISBN13: 9781165932030
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"