Dante

This authoritative and comprehensive intellectual biography of Dante Alighieri provides a fresh account of his life and thought before and after his exile in 1302, examining his successive works as testimony to his passionate humanity. It confirms the nature of his undertaking as an exploration of maturity in the flame of love, resulting in an original synthesis of his life and work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 616 pages
Publication date: 28 January 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press

Dante Alighieri, the esteemed author of the Divine Comedy, remains the ultimate source of knowledge about his life and work. This authoritative and comprehensive intellectual biography delves into the life and thought of the medieval Florentine poet, offering a fresh perspective on his life before and after his exile in 1302.

The book begins by exploring the tumultuous circumstances of Dante's life, shedding light on the events that shaped his journey. It then examines his successive works, including his lyric poetry, Vita nova, Convivio, De vulgari eloquentia, and early exile poems, as evidence of his passionate humanity. Finally, it delves into his maturity, showcased in the Monarchia and Commedia, confirming Dante's undertaking as an exploration of what he referred to as maturity in the flame of love.

The result of this profound exploration is an original synthesis of Dante's life and work, providing a deeper understanding of the man and his masterpiece. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Dante's life, literature, and the enduring legacy of his Divine Comedy.

Weight: 1044g
Dimension: 242 x 153 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691154046