The Character, Purpose And Poetic Qualities Of Dante's Divine Comedy

By Dean Church

Book Overview

The Character, Purpose And Poetic Qualities Of Dante's Divine Comedy is a book written by Dean Church. This book is a detailed analysis of Dante's Divine Comedy, one of the greatest works of Italian literature. The author explores the character of Dante, the purpose of the work, and the poetic qualities that make it a masterpiece. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on one of the three sections of the Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. The author examines Dante's use of symbolism, allegory, and imagery to convey his message. He also discusses the historical and cultural context of the work, as well as its impact on literature and art. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in Dante, Italian literature, or the history of Western literature.THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Aids to the Study of Dante, by Dean Church. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766131173.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: 1162894636
• ISBN13: 9781162894638
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"