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Dante: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

	Dante: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by Hainsworth & Robey
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In this Very Short Introduction, Peter Hainsworth and David Robey take a different approach to Dante, by examining the main themes and issues that run through all of his work, ranging from autobiography, to understanding God and the order of the universe. In doing so, they highlight what has made Dante a vital point of reference for modern writers and readers, both inside and outside Italy. They emphasize the distinctive and dynamic interplay in Dante`s writing between argument, ideas and analysis on the one hand and poetic imagination on the other.

Salient Features:
A clear and wide ranging exploration of Dante`s work
Uses a thematic approach to examine the challenges of his work and his life and works
Places Dante within the context of his time
Provides an in-depth exploration of The Divine Comedy and its meaning
Part of the bestselling Very Short Introductions series - over seven million copies sold worldwide

Table of Contents:

1: Introduction
2: Autobiography
3: Truth
4: Writing
5: Humanity
6: Politics
7: God

Further reading
IndexISBN - 9780199684779

Pages : 144