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Dante: His Times and His Work is a classic biography of the great Italian poet, Dante by Arthur John Butler that contains the following chapters: The thirteenth century -- Guelfs and Ghibelines -- Dante's early days -- Florentine affairs till Dante's exile -- Dante's exile --... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

One of the surest signs of fame is to be known solely by one's first name, with the mention of just that first name making clear who is being spoken of. So it is with Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), known simply as Dante thanks to the success of the Divine Comedy, one of the seminal... Read Full Overview

A comprehensive examination of the life and work of Dante Alighieri, one of the greatest poets of the Middle Ages. The book explores the historical context in which Dante lived, and examines how his experiences and beliefs shaped his literary output.

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Dante: His Times And His Work is a book written by Arthur John Butler in 1902. The book is a comprehensive biography of the famous Italian poet Dante Alighieri, who is best known for his epic poem ""The Divine Comedy"". Butler explores the life and times of Dante, giving readers... Read Full Overview

The person who sets to work to write about Dante at the present day has two great difficulties to reckon with: the quantity which has already been written on the subject, and the quantity which remains to be written. The first involves the reading of an enormous mass of literature... Read Full Overview

A comprehensive examination of the life and work of Dante Alighieri, one of the greatest poets of the Middle Ages. The book explores the historical context in which Dante lived, and examines how his experiences and beliefs shaped his literary output.

This work has been... Read Full Overview

Arthur John Butler's "Dante: His Times and His Work" offers a comprehensive exploration of the life, historical context, and literary achievements of Dante Alighieri. This critical study delves into the world that shaped the author of the "Divine Comedy," examining the intricate... Read Full Overview

Arthur John Butler's "Dante: His Times and His Work" offers a comprehensive exploration of the life, historical context, and literary achievements of Dante Alighieri. This critical study delves into the world that shaped the author of the "Divine Comedy," examining the intricate... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview