Dante

Dante: A Sketch Of His Life And Works is a biographical work written by May Alden Ward that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and literary achievements of the Italian poet, Dante Alighieri. The book explores Dante's early life in Florence, his political involvement in the city, his exile, and the composition of his masterpiece, The Divine Comedy. The author delves into Dante's personal life, including his marriage to Gemma Donati and his friendships with prominent figures of the time, such as Guido Cavalcanti and Brunetto Latini. Ward also examines the political and religious context of Dante's era, including the conflict between the Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire, and the impact of the Black Death on Italy.The book provides a detailed analysis of Dante's literary works, including his early lyric poetry, his philosophical treatise, The Convivio, and his epic poem, The Divine Comedy. Ward explores the themes of love, morality, and spirituality that are central to Dante's writing, and discusses the influence of classical literature and Christian theology on his work.Overall, Dante: A Sketch Of His Life And Works offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most important figures in Italian literature and culture, and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural context that shaped his life and work.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.