Dante And The Animal Kingdom

""Dante and the Animal Kingdom"" by Richard Thayer Holbrook is a unique and insightful exploration of the role of animals in Dante's ""Divine Comedy"". The book examines the various animals that appear throughout the epic poem, including lions, leopards, wolves, and snakes, and analyzes their symbolic significance within the context of Dante's allegory. Holbrook delves into the medieval understanding of animals and their perceived qualities, as well as the cultural and literary influences that shaped Dante's use of animal imagery. Through this analysis, the book sheds light on Dante's complex understanding of the relationship between humans and animals, and the ways in which this relationship is intertwined with spiritual and moral themes. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in Dante's work, medieval literature, or the role of animals in human culture and imagination.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.