Barbero, Alessandro
Dante
- ISBN 13:
- 9781788166423
- author:
- Barbero, Alessandro
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Profile Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dante: A Life Revealed For centuries, Dante's Divine Comedy has shaped our imagination of heaven and hell, romantic love, and the human condition. Yet, the circumstances of his extraordinary life remain less well known than his works themselves. This remarkable biography brings Dante vividly to life, animating the political intrigue, violence, civil war, exile, and cities that shaped his poetic and political life. Dante scholar Alessandro Barbero and translator Allan Cameron bring a new perspective to this towering medieval figure. Their portrait of Dante's life is a fascinating exploration of the poet's literary genius, political activism, and ultimate death in exile. As we approach the 700th anniversary of his death, this book offers a timely and compelling look at one of Europe's most influential creators. By shedding new light on Dante's life, Barbero and Cameron provide a fresh understanding of the poet's work and its enduring impact on literature and culture.
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