Dante: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN-10
- 0191507679
- ISBN-13
- 9780191507670
- Series
- Dante
- Category
- Literary Criticism
- Pages
- 144
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-02-26
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford
- Authors
- Peter Hainsworth, David Robey
Description
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. Dante was highly concerned with the political and intellectual issues of his time, demonstrated most powerfully in his notorious work, The Divine Comedy. Tracing the tension between the medieval and modern aspects, Hainsworth and Robey provide a clear insight into the meaning of this masterpiece of world literature. They highlight key figures and episodes in the poem, bringing out the originality and power of Dante's writing to help readers understand the problems that Dante wanted his audience to confront but often left up to the reader to resolve. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Get the book
Other editions
Similar books
-
Dante: A Very Short Introduction
By Peter Hainsworth, David RobeyF. fable 34 factions 17, 76, 86–7, 89, 96, 97 faith 38, 65, 68, 72, 94, 101–2, 111–12 false counsellors 59, 70, 76 Farinata degli Uberti 76, 86–7 fede, see faith felicity 84 fiction 22, 37 figura 36 121.
-
Italian Literature: A Very Short Introduction
By Peter Hainsworth, David RobeyIn this Very Short Introduction to Italian Literature, Peter Hainsworth and David Robey examine Italian literature from the Middle Ages up to the present day, looking at themes and issues which have recurred throughout its history and ...
-
Dante: A Very Short Introduction
By Peter Hainsworth, David RobeyThis title examines the main themes and issues that run through all of Dante's work, including autobiography, his ideas about writing and his actual practice, his views on humanity and politics, and his understanding of God and the order of ...
-
Translation: A Very Short Introduction
By Matthew ReynoldsConsidering subtitling, interpreting, and adaptations, Matthew Reynolds reveals how translation is changing radically in the new age of electronic media.
-
Medieval Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
By John MarenbonIn this book John Marenbon discusses the extraordinary breadth of medieval philosophy as written by Christians in Greek and Latin, Muslims in Arabic and by Jews in Hebrew, from c. 500 to c. 1550.
-
The Middle Ages: A Very Short Introduction
By Miri RubinThe Middle Ages (c.500-1500) includes a thousand years of European history. In this Very Short Introduction Miri Rubin tells the story of the times through the people and their lifestyles.
-
African History: A Very Short Introduction
By Richard, Richard Rathbone, John ParkerIntended for those interested in the African continent and the diversity of human history, this work looks at Africa's past and reflects on the changing ways it has been imagined and represented.
-
The Devil: A Very Short Introduction
By Darren OldridgeToday he remains a potent image in popular culture. The Devil: A Very Short Introduction presents an introduction to the Christian Devil through the history of ideas and the lives of real people.
-
Statistics: A Very Short Introduction
By David J. HandABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.
-
Ovid: A Very Short Introduction
By Llewelyn Morgan... GERMAN PHILOSOPHY Andrew Bowie THE GHETTO Bryan Cheyette GLACIATION David J. A. Evans GLOBAL CATASTROPHES Bill McGuire GLOBAL ECONOMIC HISTORY Robert C. Allen GLOBALIZATION Manfred Steger GOD John Bowker GOETHE Ritchie Robertson THE ...