The Ladies Of Dante's Lyrics

By Charles Hall Grandgent and Grandgent C H (Charles Hall)

Book Overview

""The Ladies of Dante's Lyrics"" is a book written by Charles H. Grandgent that explores the women who inspired Dante Alighieri's poetry. The book delves into the historical and cultural context of Dante's time, as well as the literary traditions that influenced his work. Grandgent examines the various female figures in Dante's poetry, including Beatrice, who is often seen as Dante's muse and the embodiment of divine love. The book also explores the role of women in medieval Italian society and how Dante's portrayal of them reflects societal attitudes and beliefs. Through close readings of Dante's poetry, Grandgent provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of the women who played a significant role in shaping one of the most important works of literature in Western 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: 1432500708
• ISBN13: 9781432500702
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"