Dante And His Circle

Dante and His Circle: With the Italian Poets Preceding Him is a book written by Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The book is a collection of essays and translations of Italian poetry from the 13th and 14th centuries. The author, Rossetti, was a prominent member of the Pre-Raphaelite movement in the 19th century and was known for his poetry, art, and translations of Italian literature. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the life and works of Dante Alighieri, the famous Italian poet who wrote The Divine Comedy. Rossetti provides a detailed biography of Dante and his literary achievements. He also discusses the historical and cultural context of Dante's work and its influence on later writers.The second part of the book is a collection of translations of Italian poetry from the 13th and 14th centuries. Rossetti includes works by Dante's contemporaries and other Italian poets who preceded him. The translations are accompanied by Rossetti's own commentary, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the poems and their significance.Overall, Dante and His Circle: With the Italian Poets Preceding Him is a comprehensive study of Italian poetry from the medieval period. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Italian literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of Italy.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.