authors, italian

Describes the historical context that inspired Dante to write his "Divine Comedy," discussing his obsession for the girl--Beatrice--he had loved since childhood, and chronicling Dante's life after he was exiled from Florence.

Examines the life of the Florentine intellectual, his relationships with contemporaries ranging from Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo to Cesare Borgia and Pope Alexander VI, his philosophies about power, and the legacy of The Prince.

Commemorates the victims, survivors, and oppressors remembered by the author during his time in Auschwitz.

Contains a representative selection of contemporary criticism on the writings of thirteenth-century Italian author Dante Alighieri, and includes an introductory essay that provides an overview of his life and work.

Profiles the life and works of late thirteenth-century poet and author Dante Alighieri, noted for his most famous piece "The Inferno.".

Chronicles the life of poet Dante Alighieri, discussing personal and professional aspects of his life, his influences, and his objectives, and analyzing his writings.

A biography of thirteenth-century Italian poet-historian Dante Alighieri, discussing his youth, his days as a soldier, his civic leadership, and his years of exile from Florence.