Dante Alive: Essays on a Cultural Icon

The essays in this collection explore Dante's relevance and influence in contemporary culture, covering a wide range of genres and platforms. They highlight his status as a cultural icon and product, and the diverse ways in which his imagination is present in popular culture. The volume encourages collective reflection on the many different ways of engaging with Dante's text.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The essays gathered in this collection actively participate in and contribute to the ongoing critical, multidisciplinary exploration of Dante's vitality in the present day. Their intervention arrives at a particularly pivotal moment in the history of Dante's global reception and cultural reimagining. Dante remains as vibrant as ever, transcending the boundaries of mere cultural icon and evolving into a multifaceted cultural product. His imaginative universe permeates popular culture, exerting a pervasive influence. The diverse range of approaches showcased in the collection mirror the diverse spectrum of material analyzed. This volume serves as a comprehensive documentation of Dante's presence across various genres, including graphic novels, theater productions, children's literature, advertisements, science fiction narratives, rock and rap music, video and board games, satirical vignettes, political speeches, school curricula, and prison-teaching initiatives. Each chapter seamlessly blends a meticulous attention to the unique characteristics of the evidence presented with the most effective analytical practices. The volume encourages a collective contemplation on the diverse rules of engagement with Dante's text, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of his enduring legacy.

Weight: 860g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367473693