The Influence Of Dante On Modern Thought

By Hermann Oelsner

Book Overview

The Influence of Dante on Modern Thought is a book written by Hermann Oelsner that explores the impact of Dante Alighieri's works on modern philosophy, literature, and culture. The book examines how Dante's epic poem, The Divine Comedy, has influenced the development of Western thought and shaped our understanding of religion, politics, and ethics. Oelsner argues that Dante's work has been a major influence on the development of humanism, the Renaissance, and the modern concept of individualism. The book also explores how Dante's ideas have been interpreted by thinkers such as Nietzsche, Freud, and Eco, and how his work has been adapted in modern literature, film, and art. The Influence of Dante on Modern Thought is a comprehensive study that sheds light on the enduring legacy of one of the greatest literary works 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: 1162947411
• ISBN13: 9781162947419
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"