Dante Alighieri: Citizen of Christendom (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258216368)

Dante Alighieri: Citizen of Christendom is a comprehensive biography of the famous Italian poet and philosopher, Dante Alighieri, written by Gerald Groveland Walsh. The book covers the life of Dante from his birth in Florence in 1265 to his death in Ravenna in 1321. The author explores Dante's life and work in the context of the political, social, and cultural climate of medieval Europe, with a particular focus on his relationship with the Church and his role as a citizen of Christendom.The book begins by providing an overview of Dante's early life, including his education, family background, and early literary influences. It then delves into his political career, including his involvement in the Florentine government and his exile from the city. The author also explores Dante's religious beliefs and his relationship with the Church, including his criticisms of the papacy and his views on the role of the Church in society.Throughout the book, Walsh provides detailed analysis of Dante's literary works, including The Divine Comedy, La Vita Nuova, and The Convivio. He examines the themes and motifs that run through Dante's writing, including his fascination with love, his exploration of the afterlife, and his critiques of political and religious corruption.Overall, Dante Alighieri: Citizen of Christendom is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most important figures in Italian literature and European history. It provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Dante's life and work, and sheds light on the broader cultural and political context in which he lived.Lowell Lectures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Gerald Groveland Walsh
ISBN-10: 1258216361
ISBN-13: 9781258216368
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/17/2011
Pages: 204
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d