Griffiths, Eric
Dante in English (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140423884
- author:
- Griffiths, Eric
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Poetry & poets: classical, early & medieval
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Dante in English explores the poet's influence on later writers. This collection includes extracts from works inspired by Dante, such as Spenser's Faerie Queen and Milton's Paradise Lost. The selection also features poems by Ezra Pound and T.S. Eliot, among others. These extracts provide insight into how Dante's work has shaped literary traditions. By examining the connections between these poets, this book offers a unique perspective on the enduring impact of Dante's poetry.
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