Dante Alighieri was born in Florence, Italy in the middle of the 13th century and what is principally known of him comes from his own writings. One of the world's great literary masterpieces, "The Divine Comedy" is at its heart an allegorical tale regarding man's search for divinity. The work is divided into three sections, "Inferno", "Purgatorio", and "Paradiso", each containing thirty-three cantos. It is the narrative of a journey down through Hell, up the mountain of Purgatory, and through the revolving heavens into the presence of God. In this aspect it belongs to the two familiar medieval…mehr
Dante Alighieri was born in Florence, Italy in the middle of the 13th century and what is principally known of him comes from his own writings. One of the world's great literary masterpieces, "The Divine Comedy" is at its heart an allegorical tale regarding man's search for divinity. The work is divided into three sections, "Inferno", "Purgatorio", and "Paradiso", each containing thirty-three cantos. It is the narrative of a journey down through Hell, up the mountain of Purgatory, and through the revolving heavens into the presence of God. In this aspect it belongs to the two familiar medieval literary types of the Journey and the Vision, however Dante intended the work to be more than just simple allegory, layering the narrative with rich historical, moral, political, literal, and anagogical context. In order for the work to be more accessible to the common readers of his day, Dante wrote in the Italian language. This was an uncommon practice at the time for serious literary works, which would traditionally be written in Latin. One of the truly great compositions of all time, "The Divine Comedy" has inspired and influenced readers ever since its original creation. Presented here is the second volume of "The Divine Comedy" translated into English verse by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and includes an introduction by William Warren Vernon.
Dante Alighieri, commonly known simply as Dante, was an Italian poet, writer, and philosopher born in 1265 in Florence, Italy. He is best known for his monumental work, The Divine Comedy, originally titled Comed a and later called Divina by Giovanni Boccaccio. This epic poem is widely regarded as one of the greatest literary works in Western history. Dante s writing reflects his deep understanding of philosophy, theology, and human nature, influenced by great figures such as Virgil, Guido Cavalcanti, Aristotle, and Guido Guinizelli. Dante married Gemma Di Manetto Donati in 1285, and they remained married until his death in 1321. He passed away in Ravenna at the age of 56. Dante's work not only revolutionized Italian literature but also had a profound impact on European literature as a whole, shaping the course of literary history for centuries to come. His works have inspired countless scholars, poets, and thinkers, with his exploration of the afterlife, human virtue, and divine justice continuing to resonate today.
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