The Unexpected Dante Perspectives On The Divine Comedy Lucia Alma Wolf Editor Lucia Alma Wolf Editor Francesco Ciabattoni Editor Bernardo Picich Editor Kristina M Olson Editor Sylvia Rodgers Albro Editor by Lucia Alma Wolf (editor); Lucia Alma Wolf (editor); Francesco Ciabattoni (editor); Bernardo Piciché (editor); Kristina M. Olson (editor); Sylvia Rodgers Albro (editor) 9781684483594, 168448359X instant download after payment.

Dante Alighieri’s long poemThe Divine Comedyhas been one of the foundational texts of European literature for over 700 years. Yet many mysteries still remain about the symbolism of this richly layered literary work, which has been interpreted in many different ways over the centuries.
The Unexpected Dantebrings together five leading scholars who offer fresh perspectives on the meanings and reception ofThe Divine Comedy. Some investigate Dante’s intentions by exploring the poem’s esoteric allusions to topics ranging from musical instruments to Roman law. Others examine the poem’s long afterlife and reception in the United States, with chapters showcasing new discoveries about Nicolaus de Laurentii’s 1481 edition of Commedia and the creative contemporary adaptations that have relocated Dante’s visions of heaven and hell to urban American settings.
This study also includes a guide that showcases selected treasures from the extensive Dante collections at the Library of Congress, illustrating the depth and variety ofThe Divine Comedy’s global influence.The Unexpected Danteis thus a boon to both Dante scholars and aficionados of this literary masterpiece.
Published by Bucknell University Press in association with the Library of Congress. Distributed worldwide by Rutgers University Press.