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Dante: A Brief History
Contributor(s): Hawkins, Peter S. (Author)

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 ISBN: 1405130512     ISBN-13: 9781405130516
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE: $127.00  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 2006
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Annotation: For over seven centuries, Dante and his masterpiece, "The Divine Comedy," have held a special place in Western culture. The poem is at once a vivid journey through hell to heaven, a poignant love story, and a picture of humanity's relationship to God. It is so richly imaginative that a first reading can be bewildering. In response, Peter Hawkins has written an inspiring introduction to the poet, his greatest work, and its abiding influence. His knowledge of Dante and enthusiasm for his vision make him an expert guide for the willing reader.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Literary Figures
Dewey: B
LCCN: 2005030635
Series: Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion
Physical Information: 0.91" H x 6.36" W x 7.48" L (0.77 lbs) 200 pages
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2007 pg. 287
 
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Publisher Description:
In "Dante: A Brief History," Peter S. Hawkins brings this great Italian writer to life.
Introduces readers to Dante's great masterpiece, the Commedia.
Probes Dante's idiosyncratic interpretation of Christian theology.
Traces the reception of the Commedia over the centuries.
Will inspire newcomers to Dante to read the poem.
Probes Dante's idiosyncratic interpretation of Christian theology.
 
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