Alighieri, Dante
Life of Dante
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847496638
- author:
- Alighieri, Dante
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Alma Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.8 centimetres (0.14 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Biography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Dante's life has been shaped by his passions and experiences. This collection brings together early accounts of Dante's character and life, including writings from Giovanni Boccaccio and Leonardo Bruni.
These sources provide valuable insight into Dante's personal struggles, political involvement, intellectual pursuits, and military service, as well as the stories behind his most celebrated poetic achievements.
The volume also includes a biography of Boccaccio, whose influence on world literature is significant. This collection offers a unique perspective on two literary giants and their enduring impact on our understanding of literature and history.
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