Criticism (various) > Dante: a very short introduction
Criticism (various) Dante: a very short introduction
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In this Very Short Introduction, Peter Hainsworth and David Robey take a different approach to Dante, by examining the main themes and issues that run through all of his work, ranging from autobiography, to understanding God and the order of the universe. In doing so, they highlight what has made Dante a vital point of reference for modern writers and readers, both inside and outside Italy. They emphasize the distinctive and dynamic interplay in Dante's writing between argument, ideas, and analysis on the one hand, and poetic imagination on the other.
Dante was highly concerned with the political and intellectual issues of his time, demonstrated most powerfully in his notorious work, The Divine Comedy. Tracing the tension between the medieval and modern aspects, Hainsworth and Robey provide a clear insight into the meaning of this masterpiece of world literature. They highlight key figures and episodes in the poem, bringing out the originality and power of Dante's writing to help readers understand the problems that Dante wanted his audience to confront but often left up to the reader to resolve.
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Title details
| Series | Criticism (various) | Title | Dante: a very short introduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Italian | Language | English |
| Market | Adolescent/Adult | Level | Fluent/native speakers |
| Publication Date | February 2015 | Authors | David Robey / Peter Hainsworth |
| Binding | Other | Pages | 152 |
| Size(mm) | N/A | Weight (gms) | 200 |
| ESB Code | 34678 | ISBN | 9780199684779 |
| Inspection Copy | No | Delivery | Out of stock - expected on 04/07/2022 if you order today |
| Price | £8.99 | ||
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