Dante in Love by A.N. Wilson

386 Pages, Hardcover complete with Dust jacket

240 x 180 x 35mm (L x W x T)

Condition: Very Good (Has very small/minor signs of wear).

Genres: Nonfiction * Biography * History * Books About Books

While Dante Alighieri, author of the epic Divine Comedy, is often lauded as one of Europe's greatest poets, his life and influences remain less explored. In Dante in Love, historian A.N. Wilson provides a compelling portrait of Dante's life and passions within the turbulent context of thirteenth-century Europe. Born into modest circumstances in Florence, Dante emerges in Wilson's narrative not only as a perceptive writer of great eloquence, but also as a man driven by a powerful ambition for literary renown. Set against the backdrop of significant historical shifts, including the rise of nation-states and the dissemination of Arabic scholarship, Wilson positions Dante within the company of his influential contemporaries, such as Giotto, Aquinas, and Pope Boniface VIII. Crucially, Wilson illuminates the profound impact of Beatrice on Dante's work, shaping not only his masterpiece but also Western conceptions of love. Dante in Love offers a vibrant and insightful exploration of this literary giant's life and loves, providing a fresh lens through which to appreciate The Divine Comedy.