529 results for 'Dante'

Dante's Inferno is a masterpiece of epic poetry that chronicles the poet's harrowing journey through the nine circles of Hell. Renowned translator Allen Mandelbaum brings to life this iconic work...

Dante's Inferno in Plain and Simple English presents the original text side by side with a modern, easy-to-follow English translation. This edition allows readers to see the original words and their...

Dante's understanding of tragedy and comedy is a complex and nuanced topic. In this study, Professor Kelly examines Dante's works to uncover his criteria for these genres, revealing that they were...

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...

Dante: A Vibrant Biography of Italy's Most Ambitious Poet Alessandro Barbero presents a compelling portrait of Dante Alighieri, delving into the poet's life and times to uncover the complexities of...

A boxed set containing two novels by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe tells the story of two teenage boys who meet at their local swimming pool and form...

Dante and Philosophy by Etienne Gilson is a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between literature and philosophy. First published in 1941, this work examines the relationship between...

Dante for the New Millennium brings together twenty-five original essays by leading scholars to provide a state-of-the-art survey of Dante scholarship and a manifesto for new understandings of one of...

Dante and the Limits of the Law by Justin Steinberg is a comprehensive study of the legal structure essential to Dante's Divine Comedy. Steinberg reveals how Dante imagines an afterlife dominated by...

Dante In Love by A. N. Wilson explores the life and world of an artist, revealing the key to understanding his masterpiece, The Divine Comedy. This study delves into the enigma of a man who left...

Dante for the New Millennium brings together twenty-five original essays by leading scholars to provide a state-of-the-art survey of Dante scholarship. This collection offers a new understanding of...

Dante in Love by Anthony Valerio is a modern reinterpretation of the timeless love story between Dante and Beatrice. This fresh take shines through with new insights and accessible prose, bringing...

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...

Dante: A Comprehensive Intellectual Biography This authoritative biography offers a fresh account of Dante Alighieri's life and thought before and after his exile in 1302. Drawing on his writings,...

Dante's Inferno is an allegorical tale regarding man's search for divinity. Written in the Italian language, this medieval masterpiece tells the narrative of a journey down through Hell, up the...

Dante's Inferno by Kevin Jackson is an inventive and engaging retelling of the iconic poem. Hunt Emerson's cartoon adaptation brings the complex verse to life in a way that's both accessible and...

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...

Dante's Inferno: A Guide for Reading. This book provides a comprehensive guide to reading Dante's great poem, written specifically for students and laymen approaching the Inferno for the first time...

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Tenth Anniversary Edition by Benjamin Alire Sáenz is a poignant exploration of identity, family, and friendship. When two loners meet at the...

A clear and vigorous translation of Dante's masterpiece, this version of "The Inferno" is both unique and faithful to the original. Former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky has employed slant rhyme...

The Life of Dante by Giovanni Boccaccio tells the story of a poet's life and work. This biography explores the life and writings of Dante, providing insight into his experiences and literary legacy...

Dante: A Comprehensive Guide to His Life and Literature This book provides an in-depth exploration of Dante's life and works, with a particular focus on his masterpiece, the Commedia. It examines the...

Dante y la filosofía by Étienne Gilson offers a clear and well-founded exploration of the spiritual movements at the dawn of the Renaissance, drawing from both ancient philosophy - including...

The Dante Club is a gripping thriller from Matthew Pearl. In 1865 Boston, a group of elite scholars are tasked with introducing Dante's vision of hell to America. However, they soon find themselves...

Dante: The Story of His Life by Marco Santagata is a fascinating biography that sheds new light on one of literature's most iconic figures. Drawing on a vast body of Italian scholarship, Santagata...

The Figure of Beatrice - A Study in Dante by Charles WilliamsThis analytical discussion explores the character of Beatrice, who plays a significant role in the writings of Dante. Originally published...

Dante Alighieri's Inferno, the first part of his epic poem The Divine Comedy, presents a vivid portrayal of the eternal punishment reserved for various sins. In this English translation, accompanied...

Charles Williams' Figure of Beatrice: A Study in Dante is an ambitious and thought-provoking essay that offers a unique interpretation of Dante's role in his work. Williams, one of the most...

A new translation of Dante's Purgatorio, this collection brings together sixteen contemporary poets from around the world to reimagine the poem in different voices. From blank verse to terza rima,...

Dante's Divine Trilogy brings together Alasdair Gray's original translation in prosaic English rhyme for the first time. This complete edition combines all three parts of Dante's epic journey through...

Dante's Plurilingualism Authority, Knowledge, Subjectivity by Sara Fortuna explores the complex relationship between language, authority, and identity in Dante's works. By bringing together diverse...

Dante's masterpiece, brought to life in an accessible and expert introduction. Prue Shaw, a renowned authority on Dante, guides readers through the imaginative power, linguistic skill, and emotional...

Dante's New Lives: A Thrilling Investigation into the Life and Work of Dante Alighieri. For centuries, the life and works of Dante Alighieri have fascinated scholars and readers alike. Yet, essential...

Dante Alighieri's masterpiece, The Divine Comedy and La Vita Nuova, are now in one volume. This Penguin Classic presents the poet's fusion of classical inquiry and Christian faith, as well as his...

Dante's Divine Comedy is a profound work of literature that has captivated readers for centuries. This accessible introduction to Dante's masterpiece helps readers appreciate its beauty and...

Dante's The Divine Comedy is explored through the lens of psychoanalysis in this unique study. David Dean Brockman examines Dante's early writings and life story to reveal connections between his...

A feast of a novel awaits with Lizzie and Dante. Sophie Kinsella praises Mary Bly's story as 'a luscious tale of love, courage, and Italian wine'. When Shakespearean scholar Lizzie Delford takes one...

John Dante's life was a tale of ambition and excess, as he rose from humble beginnings to become a key figure in the Playboy empire. Living with Hugh Hefner for 26 years, Dante befriended a range of...

Aristotle and Dante explores the Waters of the World is a heart-wrenching exploration of love, identity, and self-discovery. After falling in love with his classmate, Ari's senior year takes an...

Dante's Convivio is a series of self-commentaries on three of Dante's long poems, written in Italian to make his 'banquet of knowledge' accessible to all. This fully annotated translation by Andrew...

Charles Williams's Figure of Beatrice offers a unique and sympathetic exploration of Dante's work. By tracing the significance of Beatrice as a transcendent figure in feminine form, Williams unlocks...

Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy remains one of Europe's foundational literary works, with its rich symbolism still open to interpretation. This collection brings together five leading scholars...

Dante's Path: A Spiritual Journey for Self-Discovery This book guides you along the steps of the Western spiritual journey, as described by Dante in his masterpiece "The Divine Comedy". First...

Dante and the Other brings together scholars from diverse fields to explore the Florentine's work in a postmodern context. This book examines how alterity has become a potent symbol in various...

Dante and the Lobster is a short story by Samuel Beckett, first published in 1934. It was part of his debut collection, More Pricks Than Kicks, which showcased Beckett's unique writing style, heavily...

Dante's Divine Comedy by Ian Thomson is an erudite and urgent exploration of one of literature's greatest masterpieces. This richly illustrated guide brings Dante's world within reach, making it a...

Dante's Paradiso is renowned for its profound and enigmatic vision of divine truth. In Canto XVIII, Dante beholds thirty-five letters of Scripture 'painted' in the sky, an epiphany that encapsulates...

Dante Alighieri is one of the most important poets and thinkers in Western literature. Yet, despite his significance, many people know little about him beyond his love for Beatrice, his exile from...

Dante's Divine Comedy In Plain and Simple English is an accessible guide to one of the most influential works of Western literature. This edition presents the original text alongside a modern English...

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz is a poignant exploration of identity, family, and friendship. When two loners meet at the swimming pool, they seem...

Dante and Epicurus A Dualistic Vision of Secular and Spiritual Fulfilment by George Corbett explores the complex relationship between two influential thinkers from different philosophical backgrounds...

Dante Alighieri's vivid descriptions of divine light have inspired generations of artists. In "Visions of Heaven", Martin Kemp explores how Dante's characterisation of this phenomenon influenced the...

Dante's Divine Comedy: A Guide for the Spiritual JourneyThis narrative retelling and guide explores Dante Alighieri's masterpiece as a cosmic vision of reality, inviting readers to traverse its pages...

Dante Valentine has made a deal with hell. Seven years of her life, and possibly her partner's, are now hers to spend hunting down four rogue demons that have escaped from the underworld. As she...

For Rod Dreher, the opening lines of Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy marked a turning point in his life. He found solace in the medieval poem's practical wisdom, which helped him navigate the...

The Alchemist in Literature From Dante to the Present explores the figure of the alchemist in Western literature from its first appearance in Dante's Inferno to the present day. This study traces the...

Gustave Dore's masterful illustrations bring Dante's Divine Comedy to life with 135 exquisite plates. This collection showcases Dore's skill in capturing the drama and grandeur of Dante's journey...

Dante's Inferno by Dante Alighieri is a masterpiece of poetic vision, presenting a vivid and haunting exploration of the human experience. This translation, rendered in Sean O'Brien's lyrical prose,...

Adam Dant's Political Maps is a large-format collection of fine art maps that explore the world of politics. This new series by Adam Dant delves into themes ranging from British and global politics...

Dante: The Divine Comedy by Robin Kirkpatrick is an accessible critical introduction to Dante's masterpiece. This book focuses on Dante as a poet and storyteller, exploring his attitude towards...

Dante's Divine Comedy A Reading Guide by K. P. Clarke is a unique guide that brings the poem to life by presenting its original text alongside a detailed glossary and commentary. This introduction to...

Dante's Good Choices is a children's picture book that helps young children develop effective ways to communicate their needs and display social skills.With simple language and engaging...

Sin Eternal Return to Dante's Inferno is a reimagining of the story, set firmly in the modern world. This graphic novel strips away the political undertones that dominated Dante's original work,...

Dante: A Brief History by Peter S. Hawkins provides an inspiring introduction to the poet and his masterpiece, The Divine Comedy. Written in response to the enduring richness and imaginative power of...

Dante's Divine Comedy is a masterpiece that offers a profound vision of heaven and its rewards. In Spiritual Direction from Dante: Yearning for Paradise, Oratorian Father Paul Pearson provides a...

Dante's masterpiece of penance and hope is presented in this splendid verse translation by Allen Mandelbaum. As Dante ascends the Mount of Purgatory, he undergoes a profound journey of cleansing from...

Dante Alighieri's Paradiso is a masterful literary epic that recounts Dante's journey through heaven with his guide Beatrice. Translated by Robert Durling, this volume presents the original Italian...

Dante's Divine Comedy Volume 1: Hell A journey to the very depths of Hell and back again, Dante's epic poem follows his guide Virgil as they navigate the nine circles of the underworld. Along the...

Dante A Very Short Introduction by Peter Hainsworth and David Robey is an in-depth exploration of the Italian poet's work, examining the main themes and issues that run through all of his writing...

A Modern Reader's Guide to Dante's Divine Comedy by Joseph GallagherThis comprehensive guide brings the power and prestige of Dante's medieval masterpiece to a new generation of readers, taking them...

Dante Poet of the Secular World by Erich Auerbach is an insightful exploration of one of literature's most influential poets. Auerbach, a renowned scholar-critic, argues that Dante's poetry,...

Dusk falls, casting a dark hue over the landscape as the earth stains the blueing air. In this quiet moment, the poet prepares for war, confronting the great grief that can only be spoken or sung by...

Dante Contemporary Perspectives brings together recent and newly commissioned articles on Dante Alighieri, one of the most influential writers in world literature. This volume explores current...

Rachel Owen's illustrations for Dante's Inferno offer a radical new approach to the poem. Published here for the first time, these images cast the viewer as a first-person pilgrim through the...

Dante Alighieri's Inferno is presented in a clear and accessible translation, making it easier for modern readers to engage with this foundational work of literature.This English version draws on the...

John Dante's life was one of contrasts, from his humble beginnings in an Italian village to his years at the Playboy Mansion. He lived alongside some of the most famous and influential people of his...

Dante's Wake: Reading from Medieval to Modern in the Augustinian Tradition by John Freccero explores the enduring influence of Dante's Divine Comedy on later literature. Freccero retraces the famous...

Borges and Dante: A Study of Literary Friendship. This book examines the influence of Dante Alighieri on Jorge Luis Borges's work, focusing on poetic language, ethics, and love. It explores how these...

Dante Gabriel Rossetti: Poet and Painter. A Revolutionary Lens on Victorian Culture. Brian Donnelly's groundbreaking study redefines our understanding of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, a pivotal figure in...

Dante's Vision and the Circle of Knowledge by Giuseppe Mazzotta is a masterful synthesis that explores how medieval knowledge systems interacted with poetry to elevate the Divine Comedy as a central...

Dante's Monarchia: A Radical Treatise Revisited Claude Lefort's essay explores the surprising relevance of Dante's 14th-century work defending a universal monarchy independent from the Church...

Dante's Inferno is often seen as a work of history and politics, but it is also a masterpiece of spiritual writing. This book explores the underworld through Dante's journey, revealing the horror of...

The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri by Dante Alighieri presents a new translation of the Inferno, accompanied by an introduction and notes. This edition brings a fresh perspective to the poem's...

Dante's Divine Comedy A Guide for the Spiritual Journey by Mark Vernon offers a profound exploration of divine reality in a time of transition. Written 700 years ago, this masterpiece continues to...

A modern English version of Dante's Inferno brings this story to life with clarity and understanding. This translation uses the Longfellow version as a base, updating obscure language for a more...

This comprehensive guide to Dante's masterpiece offers in-depth insights into the Commedia, its structure, narrative, language and style, characterization, doctrine, and politics. Leading scholars...

Dante's story is one that AJ knows intimately. Eight years ago, she rescued him from his abusive father and has kept her distance ever since. But when they meet again at a gala, the man before her is...

Dante's Monarchy offers a fascinating exploration of political theory, shedding light on the intellectual interests and achievements of one of the world's great poets. This work addresses the...

On Amistà: Negotiating Friendship in Dante's Italy Elizabeth Coggeshall explores how friendship was perceived and used in late medieval Italian society through the works of Dante and his...

Dante Alighieri's Inferno brings to life a vision of Hell that is both terrifying and profoundly insightful. This first volume of Robert Durling's new prose translation offers a fresh perspective on...

This comprehensive guide to Dante's works provides an accessible introduction for students, teachers and general readers. Updated with three new essays, this second edition covers a wide range of...

Dante's Poets: Textuality and Truth in the Comedy by Teodolinda Barolini explores how Dante views the role of poets within his works, examining the boundaries of textuality and its connection to...

Dante's Second Love: A Study of the Convivio. This collection of essays explores the complex relationships between Dante's Vita Nuova and Convivio, two works that have long fascinated scholars. Three...

Dante Valentine is a complex and formidable figure, with a reputation for being one of the most skilled Necromances to have survived training. Her unique circumstances have earned her a certain...

Aristóteles y Dante se sumergen en las aguas del mundo By Benjamin Alire Sáenz Two young men discover the secrets of the universe, and in doing so, they fall deeply in love. Now, they must navigate...

Dante Alighieri has been a figure of fascination in Italian culture for centuries. This book explores how his legacy has evolved over time, from the late eighteenth century to the present day. The...

Aristotle and Dante explores the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz is a poignant exploration of love, identity, and self-discovery. After falling in love with his classmate, Ari's senior...

Dante's Inferno (the Divine Comedy, Volume 1, Hell) by Dante Alighieri is a poetic composition that tells the story of a journey through the realms of the afterlife. Written in a style intermediate...

The Florentines: From Dante to Galileo by Paul Strathern Between 1265 and 1642, a profound transformation took place in Western culture. Art, architecture, and science underwent significant changes...

Dante's Divine Trilogy Part Three is the final instalment in Alasdair Gray's masterful retelling of Dante's epic journey. As he navigates the wheels of divine justice, Dante struggles to understand...