Presents a critical introduction to the life and work of thirteenth-century author Dante Alighieri, and includes a chronology, as well as lists of writings by and about Alighieri.
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.
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.
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.
Offers an introduction to four short stories by twentieth-century Italian author Italo Calvino, providing plot summaries, lists of characters, and critical essays for each story.
