Dante

Dante: His Times And His Work is a book written by Arthur John Butler in 1902. The book is a comprehensive biography of the famous Italian poet Dante Alighieri, who is best known for his epic poem ""The Divine Comedy"". Butler explores the life and times of Dante, giving readers a detailed understanding of the political, social, and cultural context in which he lived.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on Dante's life, beginning with his birth in Florence in 1265 and ending with his death in Ravenna in 1321. Butler examines Dante's family background, his education, his political career, and his exile from Florence. He also explores Dante's personal relationships, including his marriage to Gemma Donati and his friendship with Beatrice Portinari, who inspired much of his poetry.The second part of the book delves into Dante's literary work, including ""The Divine Comedy"" and his other major works such as ""La Vita Nuova"" and ""Convivio"". Butler provides a detailed analysis of Dante's writing style, themes, and symbolism, and discusses the historical and cultural context in which each work was written.Overall, Dante: His Times And His Work is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Dante Alighieri. Butler's thorough research and engaging writing style make this book an accessible and enjoyable read for scholars and general readers alike.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.