The Earliest Lives Of Dante (1901)

The Earliest Lives of Dante is a book written by Giovanni Boccaccio and published in 1901. The book is a collection of biographical accounts of the life of the famous Italian poet Dante Alighieri, written by some of his contemporaries and close associates. These accounts were written during Dante's lifetime and shortly after his death, making them some of the earliest and most important sources of information about his life and works.The book includes four different accounts of Dante's life, including a biography written by Boccaccio himself. Each account provides a unique perspective on Dante's life and career, including his early years in Florence, his exile from the city, and his later years in Ravenna.In addition to the biographical accounts, the book also includes a detailed introduction by the editor, Paget Toynbee, which provides historical and literary context for the works. The introduction also discusses the significance of these early biographies for our understanding of Dante's life and legacy.Overall, The Earliest Lives of Dante is an important resource for scholars and students of Italian literature, as well as anyone interested in the life and works of one of the greatest poets of all time.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.