Dante

Dante: An Essay is a literary work by Richard William Church, originally published in 1878. The book offers a critical analysis of the life and works of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri, who is considered one of the greatest writers of the Middle Ages. Church delves into Dante's early life, his political involvement, and his literary contributions, including his most famous work, The Divine Comedy. The essay explores the themes and symbolism in Dante's writing, as well as his influence on later writers and thinkers. Church also provides insights into the historical context of Dante's era, including the political and religious turmoil of medieval Italy. Overall, Dante: An Essay is a comprehensive study of Dante's life and work, written by a respected literary critic and historian.To Which Is Added A Translation Of De Monarchia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.