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

By Dean Church

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Character, Purpose And Poetic Qualities Of Dante's Divine Comedy"" is written by Dean Church and is a comprehensive analysis of Dante's famous literary work, The Divine Comedy. The book delves deep into the themes, symbolism, and characters present in the epic poem, providing readers with a detailed understanding of the work's purpose and significance.The author examines the various levels of meaning in The Divine Comedy, exploring its religious and philosophical underpinnings, as well as its poetic qualities. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on one of the three sections of Dante's work: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso.In the first part of the book, Church analyzes the Inferno, which depicts Dante's journey through Hell. He examines the characters and their punishments, as well as the moral and ethical implications of the punishments. In the second part of the book, Church focuses on Purgatorio, which depicts Dante's ascent through Purgatory. Here, he discusses the themes of redemption and salvation, as well as the role of the Church in the poem.In the final part of the book, Church examines Paradiso, which depicts Dante's ascent through Heaven. He discusses the themes of love and the divine, as well as the poem's use of symbolism and allegory.Overall, ""The Character, Purpose And Poetic Qualities Of Dante's Divine Comedy"" is an insightful and thorough analysis of one of the greatest works of Western literature. It provides readers with a deep understanding of the themes, symbolism, and characters present in Dante's epic poem, making it an essential read for anyone interested in literature, philosophy, or theology.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: 1425361161
• ISBN13: 9781425361167
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"