Reading Dante
Reading Dante

Author: Giuseppe Mazzotta

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2014-01-14

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 0300191359

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divdivA towering figure in world literature, Dante wrote his great epic poem Commedia in the early fourteenth century. The work gained universal acclaim and came to be known as La Divina Commedia, or The Divine Comedy. Giuseppe Mazzotta brings Dante and his masterpiece to life in this exploration of the man, his cultural milieu, and his endlessly fascinating works.div /DIVdivBased on Mazzotta’s highly popular Yale course, this book offers a critical reading of The Divine Comedy and selected other works by Dante. Through an analysis of Dante’s autobiographical Vita nuova, Mazzotta establishes the poetic and political circumstances of The Divine Comedy. He situates the three sections of the poem—Inferno, Purgatory, Paradise—within the intellectual and social context of the late Middle Ages, and he explores the political, philosophical, and theological topics with which Dante was particularly concerned./DIV/DIV/DIV

Understanding Dante
Understanding Dante

Author: John Alfred Scott

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13:

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"In Understanding Dante, Scott goes beyond simply explaining Dante's works and provides a detailed discussion of the medieval poet's writings. John A. Scott has given readers a comprehensive account of Dante's work that will be useful to new readers and Dante scholars alike. It contains a helpful chronology of the events in the poet's life and a short glossary of poetic forms." --Magill Book Reviews

The Divine Comedy (Annotated Edition)
The Divine Comedy (Annotated Edition)

Author: Dante Alighieri

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-18

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13:

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Dante Alighieri's 'The Divine Comedy' is a seminal work of Italian literature and a cornerstone of Western civilization. Written in the early 14th century, this epic poem follows the journey of the protagonist, Dante himself, through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. The poem is structured in three parts, each representing one of these realms, and is filled with vivid imagery, complex allegorical references, and theological symbolism. This annotated edition provides readers with a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural context in which Dante wrote, as well as explanations of the numerous references found throughout the text. The inclusion of annotations makes this edition an invaluable resource for those seeking a thorough analysis of this masterpiece of world literature. Dante Alighieri was a Florentine poet and philosopher who drew upon his knowledge of theology, politics, and literature to create 'The Divine Comedy'. His personal experiences and political beliefs greatly influenced the themes and characters portrayed in the poem, making it a deeply personal and reflective work. Alighieri's innovative use of vernacular Italian language set a precedent for future writers and cemented his legacy as one of the greatest poets of the Middle Ages. I highly recommend 'The Divine Comedy' to readers who are interested in profound philosophical and theological reflections, as well as those seeking a rich and complex exploration of the human condition. This annotated edition offers valuable insights and interpretations that enhance the overall reading experience of this timeless classic.

Dante
Dante

Author: Amilcare A. Iannucci

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 1997-01-01

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 9780802077363

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The essays in this volume probe current critical assumptions about the celebrated Italian poet, literary theorist, moral philosopher, political theorist.

The Divine Comedy
The Divine Comedy

Author: Dante Alighieri

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2018-12-21

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 8027247004

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This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The Divine Comedy is a long narrative poem by Dante and one of the greatest works of world literature. The poem's imaginative vision of the afterlife is representative of the medieval world-view. The narrative describes Dante's travels through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise or Heaven, while allegorically the poem represents the soul's journey towards God. This edition contains the chapter-wise prose translation of every canto and is accompanied with helpful notes for easy understanding of this classic work. An ideal read for students and beginners!

An Introduction to Literary Studies
An Introduction to Literary Studies

Author: Mario Klarer

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2023-07-31

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1000901734

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The fourth edition of this classic beginner’s guide to literary studies has been fully updated throughout. Mario Klarer offers a concise and accessible discussion of central issues in English and world literature as well as film and television series. Starting with the basics of what constitutes a literary text, the book moves through an analysis of major genres, important periods, and key theoretical approaches to literature and film. It also looks at the practicalities of finding and referencing secondary sources when writing a research paper. The expanded new edition has been updated to include: a wider range of examples from world literature, cinema, and television series additional references to contemporary streaming formats updated chapters on postcolonial theory, cultural studies, gender theory, feminism, and queer theory new sections on digital humanities, ecocriticism, literary translations, and paratexts extended explanations of traditional genres, e.g., the epic, drama, and poetry a completely revised chapter on the most recent MLA guidelines with rules for citing new media formats The detailed glossary ensures that the book is accessible to readers of any level, making this an ideal self-study guide or a course book for Introduction to Literature classes.

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition
Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition

Author: Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A., Mehdi

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2017-06-20

Total Pages: 8356

ISBN-13: 1522522565

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In recent years, our world has experienced a profound shift and progression in available computing and knowledge sharing innovations. These emerging advancements have developed at a rapid pace, disseminating into and affecting numerous aspects of contemporary society. This has created a pivotal need for an innovative compendium encompassing the latest trends, concepts, and issues surrounding this relevant discipline area. During the past 15 years, the Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology has become recognized as one of the landmark sources of the latest knowledge and discoveries in this discipline. The Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition is a 10-volume set which includes 705 original and previously unpublished research articles covering a full range of perspectives, applications, and techniques contributed by thousands of experts and researchers from around the globe. This authoritative encyclopedia is an all-encompassing, well-established reference source that is ideally designed to disseminate the most forward-thinking and diverse research findings. With critical perspectives on the impact of information science management and new technologies in modern settings, including but not limited to computer science, education, healthcare, government, engineering, business, and natural and physical sciences, it is a pivotal and relevant source of knowledge that will benefit every professional within the field of information science and technology and is an invaluable addition to every academic and corporate library.

Dante
Dante

Author: Francis Fergusson

Publisher: New York : Macmillan

Published: 1966

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13:

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