Dante

By Edmund G. Gardner

Book Overview

""Dante"" by Edmund G. Gardner is a comprehensive biography of the famous Italian poet, Dante Alighieri. The book traces Dante's life from his early years in Florence, through his political career, exile, and the writing of his masterpiece, ""The Divine Comedy."" Gardner explores Dante's personal life, including his relationships with his wife and children, as well as his friendships and rivalries with other writers and thinkers of his time. The book also delves into the historical and cultural context of Dante's work, examining the political and religious turmoil of medieval Italy and the intellectual currents that influenced him. With its insightful analysis and engaging prose, ""Dante"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the greatest poets 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: 1428634193
• ISBN13: 9781428634190
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"