Dante and His Time

""Dante and His Time"" is a scholarly work by Karl Federn that explores the life and times of the famous Italian poet Dante Alighieri. The book examines the political and cultural landscape of 14th-century Italy, focusing on the city-states of Florence and Venice, which were at the center of Dante's world. Federn delves into the religious and philosophical influences on Dante's work, including his use of the medieval concept of the ""Great Chain of Being"" and his fascination with the works of Aristotle and the Islamic philosopher Avicenna. The book also explores Dante's own life, including his exile from Florence and his relationship with his muse Beatrice. Throughout the book, Federn provides detailed analysis of Dante's major works, including ""The Divine Comedy"", and shows how they reflect the historical and cultural context of their time. ""Dante and His Time"" is a comprehensive and insightful study of one of the greatest poets in Western literature and the world in which he lived.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.