Dante in Context
Dante in Context by Zygmunt G. Barański, published by Cambridge University Press on July 27, 2017, is a comprehensive exploration of the historical, cultural, and intellectual environment surrounding Dante Alighieri. This edition spans 597 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a detailed examination of the various factors that influenced Dante’s life and work, including the economic, social, and political landscape of his time.
The book features interdisciplinary essays from leading scholars that delve into topics such as education, religion, and the administration of justice, as well as the evolution of urban spaces and the flourishing of visual arts and music. By situating Dante within these diverse contexts, the volume provides a nuanced understanding of his role as a prominent poet and intellectual in late medieval Italy. Readers will gain insights into the complexities of daily life during this transformative period, enriching their appreciation of Dante’s contributions to literature and culture.
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In the past seven centuries Dante has become world renowned, with his works translated into multiple languages and read by people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. This volume brings together interdisciplinary essays by leading, international scholars to provide a comprehensive account of the historical, cultural and intellectual context in which Dante lived and worked: from the economic, social and political scene to the feel of daily life; from education and religion to the administration of justice; from medicine to philosophy and science; from classical antiquity to popular culture; and from the dramatic transformation of urban spaces to the explosion of visual arts and music. This book, while locating Dante in relation to each of these topics, offers readers a clear and reliable idea of what life was like for Dante as an outstanding poet and intellectual in the Italy of the late Middle Ages.
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