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 provides a detailed account of Dante's life, from his birth in Florence in 1265 to his death in Ravenna in 1321. It explores his early education, his political involvement, his exile from Florence, and his literary achievements.The book also delves into Dante's most famous work, The Divine Comedy, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of world literature. Gardner provides a detailed analysis of the poem, its structure, themes, and significance, and explores the historical and cultural context in which it was written.Throughout the book, Gardner draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including Dante's own writings, contemporary accounts, and modern scholarship. He also includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers better understand the places and people that Dante encountered throughout his life.Overall, Dante by Edmund G. Gardner is an engaging and informative biography that offers a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the greatest poets of all time.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: 1162968664
• ISBN13: 9781162968667
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"